A wonderful lecture was given by Father Jason Vansuch on the life of Saint John of the Ladder. FOCA members, parishioners of St. John's and friends gathered together for Great Vespers, a light supper, and the talk by Father Jason.
"Having an interior storm of doubting thoughts, Peter was sinking. But beholding Thee, O Jesus, in the flesh walking on the waters, he confessed Thee to be the true God; and receiving the hand of salvation, he cried: Alleluia!" (Kontakion 4)