St.Michael's Russian Orthodox Church Wayne NJ — Local services in Wayne

It is a very special church that welcomes young and old people who yearn connection to God and Russian culture. The parish is multi-cultural (from Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus, etc.) and friendly. A highlight is a wooden chapel constructed out of logs from the Arkhangelsk region that brings back memories of childhood with its sweet smell of pine. Within the chapel you can get consecrated water from a deep underground stream and pray in solitude in front of an icon Unexpected Joy”...

Every time I enter this church, I feel a sense of calm like no other. It was this calming yet overwhelmingly emotional feeling that made me feel the presence of God. Wonderfully kind priests who accepted me before I converted to Orthodox Christianity. My husband and I always buy extra candles to take home and light for our loved ones. Nice choir music; we had a few of their members sing at our wedding. Beautiful church and holy water well that came...

Absolutely stunning church and a warm and welcoming congregation. Although the service is currently not in English there are directly translated prayer books that are word for word follow through of the entire Divine Liturgy! An ever growing community inclusive to all and encouraged to attend with Father George as the...