St. Nicholas day
is today (according to our Church calendar).
St. Nicholas is patron saint of Amsterdam and Russia, so naturally our parish is the St. Nicholas parish. There must be a big feast over there today. We wished to attend this, but we cannot: 10 cm snow has fallen tonight, and public transportation does not like this. A bit dissapointed, we celebrate at home.
This is the name day of my handicapped son, who will turn seventeen soon. This is also the name day of an old Russian surgeon who has saved life of my wife about thirty years ago.
Holy father Nicholas, defender and wonderworker, recall them and all us seeking your help in your prayers.
