On 10 November, we worshiped on Sunday for the first time in over three years! We can gather each Sunday as we have use of the space to do so! We hope to have Liturgy every Sunday in the foreseeable future as more clergy become available. For now we have Liturgy at least once or twice per month and also at least once per month we have a deacon to offer Typica with Communion of the faithful from preconsecrated Holy Mysteries. We have a Reader's Typica on Sundays where no clergy are available. 

On Saturday, 9 November, 2024, Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Mission held its first ever Saturday Vespers. Having worshiped on a Fr/Sat schedule for the last 3 years in our previous location at St. Stephen's Episcopal parish hall, we are now able to have use of Jewell Tone Music and Art every weekend and can have a proper Sat/Sun worship cycle. Glory to God for these snall but significant gains as our nission parish grows! 

From October 28-31 the DOS Annual Assembly took place in Richmond. Hosted by St. Cyprian and St. Andrews parishes, the assembled 300+ hierarchs, clergy, and faithful attended plenary sessions and partook in fellowship. The highlight of the gathering was the presence of our Metropolitan Tikhon, our Archbishop Alexander, and our vicar and Diocesan Administrator, Bishop Gerasim and the primatial pontifical Divine Liturgy on Oct 30th. 

On Saturday, 2 March, we enrolled Gary as a catechumen at Ss Peter & Paul Mission parish in Culpeper. Many years Gary! 

Our mission was blessed with the guest visit of Rev. Fr. Philip Kontos, Rector of St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church in Lake Worth, Florida. Fr. Philip is a seminary classmate and dear friend of Fr. Adam and now a friend of our mission parish. Many years, Father!

Fr. Adam was blessed to be the guest of Kyriakos "Charlie" and Litsa at their Diner on Main St. in Culpeper. Glory to God for new frineds who share our faith and who wish the very best for our mission's success!

On Saturday, 22 January, 2022, Ss. Peter & Paul Mission parish participated in the blessing of the waters for the Feast of Holy Theophany at Pelham Lake, the main municipal water resevoir for the town of Culpeper. Christ is Baptized! In the Jordan!

On Saturday, 11/06, we hald a blessing of the animals open to the public at Yowell Meadow Park in Culpeper's Downtown.

On Octhober 15-16/2021, Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox mission celebrated the inaugural Vespers and Divine Liturgy in the parish hall of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in the heart of Culpeper, VA. We are grateful for the gracoius accomodation of St. Stephen's. 

The Diocese of the South met together in Assenbly in Miami Lakes, FL at Christ the Savior Cathedral. During this assembly, His Eminence, Archbishop Alexander, signed and delivered the antimens to Fr. Adam for Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Mission in Culpeper, VA!

10/4-8/2021

On Sunday evening, 9/26, Ss Peter & Paul Mission gathered again at Springhaven Farm to celebrate a Molieben at the start of any Good Thing. We enjoyed a picnic and bonfire and live music. We were happy to welcome many guests and well wishers who are desiring to see this mission in Culpeper succeed. We anointed the faithful with oil from the tomb of St. John of Shanghai and the relics of St. Job of Pochaev were also available for veneration. Both of these Holy men are patrons of our mission parish. Ss Job and John, pray to God for us!

On Sunday evening, 22 August, 2021, we gathered for the first time at Spring Haven Farm in Boston, VA- just outside of Culpeper. We enjoyed a picnic, bonfire, and wonderful fellowship. Fr. Adam greeted us with a motivating message encouraging us to lay the cornerstone properly. Christ is that cornerstone!