Saint Innocent of Alaska Orthodox Mission in Oneonta NY celebrated the Chrismation (Holy Anointing) of Amy Johnson-Smith as she was received into the Orthodox Faith on Saturday, 9 December 2017 following the Vespers service. The following day, Sunday, after the celebration of the Divine Liturgy the entire parish family decorated the chapel for the Nativity. The parish held their Ethnic Food Sale for the Christmas season on 2 December.

“Our parishioners worked very hard and God has blessed us for our labors,” said Father Vasil Dubee (parish rector).