On Friday night, October 4, after installing our new iconostasis, we stayed to watch the Russian spiritual classic The Island (Ostrov).  The Island is a compelling fictional drama of the life and spiritual struggle of a sniveling ship hand who through a dramatic war event, encounters true repentance and reconciliation. His wholesome contrition, faith and struggle endows him as a mystic and enigma on his tiny little island, performing miracles, foreseeing the future and other events while living a self-deprived, repentant life. Taking place in the wake of the Russian/Nazi conflict of World War II, The Island begins with a gripping first scene and ends in tearful, dramatic fashion. (English subtitles.)  Popcorn was provided, and many snacks were shared.  We hope to do this again in the future.