Last year, Raeann Trakas had to watch Eastern Orthodox Easter services on TV.
This year, she needed to make reservations to attend services at SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, offered in both the church and the hall.
Trakas, a Greek Orthodox convert, said she is just happy to be able to return for Easter, or Pascha, services this year after last year, when Holy Week services could be seen only on a virtual basis.
She, her husband, Tom, and children Zoe and Theo attended First Resurrection services on Saturday morning at SS. Constantine and Helen Cathedral in Merrillville.