St John Maximovitch, a saint of the contemporary era, was especially influencial in shaping how Orthodoxy became accessible to American Converts from 50 years ago until today.  His relics are venerated today in San Francisco at Holy Virgin Cathedral, and Orthodox Christians the world over petition his intercession before our Lord.

Of all the days in the life of a Christian, the happiest is the day when we worthily, with complete attentiveness and preparation receive Holy Communion. At Confession, we washed away all our sins, we opened up our whole soul to the Lord and we received into the house of our soul the Holy, Heavenly Guest - Our Lord Jesus Christ...