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.
Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered; let those who hate Him flee from before His face! Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life. (Troparion).