Established in 1913, St Mary's Holy Assumption Russian Orthodox Church offers Orthodox worship services for Eastern European families throughout the city of Stamford. A member of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA), the congregation of St. Mary's has recently attracted an influx of new Eastern European immigrants who donate some of their time to keep the church running in exchange for membership. The number of younger families joining the small church is steadily increasing, according to Father Valdimir Horoszczak. Each year, during the last week of October, St. Mary's holds its Troika Fair for three days and invites all Stamford residents to enjoy the festivities.