Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in the Valley
Millions of people around the world celebrated Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday. Certain Eastern Orthodox churches, including those in Russian and other traditions, follow the ancient Julian calendar and celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7. The Very Rev. Edward Pehanich leads Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Monongahela on Wednesday morning. Jeff Helsel / MVI
Giovanni Liscotti, 7, serves as an altar boy during Divine Liturgy celebrating the Nativity at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Monongahela on Wednesday morning. Jeff Helsel / MVI
The Very Rev. Edward Pehanich is shown with Brandon Novak, of California, Pa., and his 7-month-old son, Lorenzo Novak, during Divine Liturgy. Jeff Helsel / MVI
Trey Liscotti, 10, serves as an altar boy during Divine Liturgy celebrating the Nativity at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Jeff Helsel / MVI
