Lenten tradition returns to Saint Michael's Rec Center
The orthodox church on Clinton Street hosted its 62nd annual Lenten pirohi sale.
Last year, it resumed in person lunches following a multi-year pandemic pause and the crowds appear to have returned to near pre-pandemic levels.
Saint Mike's sells both potato and cabbage pirohi for eat-in or take-out. There's also soup and haluske, as well as homemade desserts, crafts and wooden Ukrainian Easter eggs.
Susan Fabian grew up in the church and wants to keep the tradition going for future generations.
'I'm a grandmother of two little girls and I want my grandchildren to learn everything there is to learn about our faith, our religion, and the ethnicity as well. So, it is extremely important,' said Fabian.
In person lunches continue on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 18. Takeout is also available on Thursdays from 11 to 1 and Fridays from 10 to 4.
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