This Friday, the Orthodox Church of Monaco will celebrate the spirit of Orthodox Christmas with an enchanting evening of culture, tradition and festivity at its A Georgian Christmas soirée. This elegant event promises an unforgettable experience filled with spiritual reflection, exquisite dining and charitable giving.
The evening will begin at 6.30pm with a serene Christmas Church Service at the Orthodox Church of Monaco inside St Paul’s Anglican Church on Avenue Grande Bretagne. A complimentary bus transfer will then take guests to the Yacht Club de Monaco after the service, around 7.30pm, for a continuation of the festivities in the form of a grand Christmas Gala Dinner and celebration.
Guests will be treated to a multi-course gastronomic feast crafted by celebrated Georgian Chef Irakli Asatiani, who is the Corporate Executive Chef at Silk Hospitality, one of the leading hospitality companies in Georgia. Silk Hospitality’s assets include upscale hotels, high-end residential projects, renowned restaurants, luxury casinos and other leisure facilities. Known for his innovative approach to traditional cuisine, Chef Asatiani will present a menu that showcases the finest flavours of his native land.
The event will be blessed by His Grace Irenei, Bishop of London and Western Europe, and honoured by the presence of Their Eminences Gerasimos and Andria, Metropolitans of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Esteemed government and diplomatic officials from the Georgian Republic and the Principality of Monaco will also attend, adding to the significance of the occasion.
Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Elena’s Parish, the Monaco Red Cross and the Georgian Red Cross, underscoring the spirit of giving during this holy season. The internationally renowned Orthodox Choir Basiani will perform during the evening with their harmonious melodies, offering a spiritual and cultural journey through Georgian Orthodox music.
Additional highlights will include an auction by Sotheby’s Monaco, which will feature a range of unique items and experiences, and a festive tombola with luxurious gifts and experiences from Georgia and Monaco.
The event is being organised by the Honour Committee, which includes: Ekaterina Ordzhonikidze; Natia Loladze, President of the Georgian Red Cross; Victoria Hagerty, Vice-President of the Orthodox Church of Monaco; Nikoloz Tsiklauri; and Valeria and Marc Ivasilevitch. The Organising Committee consists of Milena Cvijanivich, who is General Secretary of the Orthodox Church of Monaco, Nino Tsiklauri, Valeria Usyagina, Jana Jurcenko and Elizaveta Prodan.
For more information and seating inquiries, contact Elizaveta at +33 6 78 08 22 85 or email egliseorthodoxe@monaco.mc. VIP seats are available for €700, with standard seats at €400. To reserve, click here.
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