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The annual Christmas bazaar and luncheon of the Nativity of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church, at 1220 Crane St. in Menlo Park, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.
For half a century, the church has held the bazaar, which is noted for serving authentic Russian food, prepared by the sisterhood of the church.
For weeks the women have been preparing and freezing pirozhki and other homemade delicacies for the luncheon, which is held in the church social hall. Food may also be purchased for take-out.
A boutique will feature arts and crafts from Russia and many other gifts. Visitors will also have an opportunity to tour the historic church, originally built in 1886.
Nativity of the Holy Virgin Church in Menlo Park was founded by Russian emigres who came to California following World War II, says Father Hermogen Holste, the church’s pastor.
He says the Orthodox Church traces its history back to the first churches founded by the apostles in Jerusalem, Alexandria, Antioch, and other cities. Russia embraced Orthodoxy in 988.