On Bright Friday evening, May 6, the traditional Paschal Reception was held in the General Consulate of the Russian Federation in New York Cityat the invitation of the Consul General Igor L. Golubovsky and his spouse, Mrs. Tatiana V. Golubovskaya. 

His Grace Bishop John of Naro-Fominsk, Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA  and clergy of the Patriarchal Parishes, the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, and the Orthodox Church in America. as well as representatives of govermental and social organizations. 

Interaction then continued between all assembled during a bountiful meal prepared by the Consulate.