LET’S BUILD OUR CHURCH TOGETHER

An Appeal to All Faithful Children of the Church

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

With God’s blessing and your prayers, we are entering a new and significant stage in the life of our community—the first phase of constructing our Spiritual and Educational Center.

This center will be a place where prayers will be lifted in a new church, where both adults and children will gain a strong foundation in the faith, and where our Orthodox family will be united.

We are not merely building walls—we are raising the House of God, a place of spiritual growth and enlightenment.

This center will include:

• A Church – the heart of the center, where divine services and sacraments will take place.
• A Trapeza (Dining Hall) – a place for brotherly love and fellowship.
• Halls for Lectures and Gatherings – where we will study the Holy Scriptures, the teachings of the Holy Fathers, and the foundations of the faith together.
• A Sunday School – where children will learn to live according to Christ’s commandments.
• A Kitchen and Utility Rooms – to organize communal meals and events.

Why is this important?

The world around us is changing rapidly, and it is our sacred duty to pass on the purity of Orthodoxy to our children and grandchildren so that they may grow in faith, knowledge, and love for Christ.

We now need to raise $137,000 for the first phase of construction.

Your participation is not just a donation—it is an investment in eternity, in the future of Orthodox faith in our families and in this city.

How Can You Help?

• Through Prayer – without God’s blessing, nothing is possible.
• Through Voluntary Donations – every contribution, no matter how small, brings us closer to our goal.
• By Spreading the Word – tell your friends, share on social media, and help us reach more supporters.

“I will build My Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matt. 16:18).
Let us be co-workers with God in this great endeavor.

Ways to Donate

• Donate via Venmo
  @RUSSIANCHURCHVB
• Donate by Check
  Make checks payable to:
  St. Joseph of Optina ROCOR

Mailing Address:
St. Joseph of Optina ROCOR
PO BOX 64476
Virginia Beach, VA 23467

With love in Christ,
Fr. Sergiy

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