From Pittsburgh-It’s an ancient faith of icons, incense and a capella music, that nonetheless has its own Facebook pages, podcasts and streaming radio.
There are dozens of Orthodox churches in and around Pittsburgh, in varying states of health. But St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in McKees Rocks — under the leadership of a priest with a background in corporate management training and a knack for social media — has seen its parish grow larger and younger even as the community around it declines in numbers. This weekend, the church has been celebrating its 100th anniversary.
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http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2014/10/12/At-100-St-Nicholas-Orthodox-Church-in-McKees-Rocks-on-upswing/stories/201410120172
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