The Church of the Nativity is preparing for the 14th annual Troika Festival. 

This year's festival will be held from May 24-26 at the Church of the Nativity Community Center. 

Funds from the festival go directly towards church operations such as, supporting the food pantry, maintaining and upgrading the community center, and helping to beautify the historic East Bayfront neighborhood. 

Additionally, the Troika Festival will feature the world-renowned Barynya Dance Ensemble. 

Troika Festival 2024 schedule of events: 

  • FRIDAY MAY 24TH: 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
    • 4:00 p.m. Opening prayer and bell ringing
    • 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Church tour with Rector Father Simon
    • 9:00 p.m. Closing
  • SATURDAY MAY 25TH: NOON – 6:00 p.m.
    • 12:00 p.m. Opening prayer and bell ringing
    • 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Barynya performance
    • 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Church tour with Rector Father Simon
    • 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Barynya performance
    • 4:00 p.m. Ringing of church bells
    • 6:00 p.m. Closing
  • SUNDAY MAY 26TH: NOON – 6:00 p.m.
    • 8:15 – 10:15 a.m. Hours and Liturgy
    • 12:00 p.m. Opening prayer and bell ringing
    • 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Self-guided church tours
    • 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Barynya performance
    • 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Church tour with Rector Father Simon
    • 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Self-guided church tours
    • 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Barynya performance
    • 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Church tour with Rector Father Simon 
    • 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Barynya performance
    • 6:00 p.m. Closing of Troika Festival 2024 

More information on the Troika Festival can be found here.