I wanted to give a short update as I just haven’t had the time to write about my train ride from Lviv to Uzhhorod. I arrived here on 6/17 and was welcomed by my hosts with a wonderful feast of Carpatho-Rusyn treats. They are just amazing, gracious, and kind people. This morning I went with Father to his country parish in village of Andriivka dedicated to the Holy Protection of the Mother of God (Церква Покрови Пресвятої Богородиці) to celebrate Divine Liturgy for All Souls Saturday. It is a beautiful small church located on a hill with a cemetery surrounding it. Pictures are attached to the post, despite not bringing my DSLR with me this morning. The Church was originally dedicated in 1791 and then again un 1986 after reconstruction. This morning there were about twelve babushka present, all dressed in black, and two male cantors. Father left Liturgy with lots of dairy goods (cheese, eggs, etc.), as well flour and rice. He told me it is a custom on All Souls Saturdays for the people to bring these gifts to the priest as a way of thanking him. I will write more about the experience tomorrow when I get the opportunity.