On October 27th, 2018 the 9th annual Cossack Congress in America was hosted in the All Cossack Stanitsa of Vineland. The Congress began with a prayer at noon and the formal welcoming of all representatives, after which the leadership presented its completed work for approval. The Congress had debated the goals and missions for the upcoming year and has reelected the current leadership for a 6th consecutive term. The congress decided to continue it's work to improve the education of Cossacks and to preserve Cossack culture, history and tradition in the Americas.

On Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th of May, the feast of the Holy Great-Martyr, Trophy-Bearer, and Wonderworker George, Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern American & New York paid an archpastoral visit to St. George Kuban Cossack Church in Howell, NJ, to lead the divine services for the parish’s patronal feast day.

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The Kuban Cossack Voisko abroad celebrated The Protection of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary Feast Day on October 15th, 2017 at Saint George Orthodox Church. The faithful gathered at the church for Divine Liturgy at 9:30 AM. After Divine liturgy the Cossacks and guests gathered at the Kuban Cossack hall for a celebratory lunch. The Kuban Cossack museum was open to all guests for viewing. The Cossacks celebrated with festive Cossack singing, and a demonstration of Cossack traditions. Members of the All Cossack Stanitsa Nikolskaya had attended the celebration.

The Cossacks consider the feast day of The Protection of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary as a national holiday in all Cossack regions. This celebration has its origins dating back to 1641 when the Don and Zaporozhian Cossacks defended the fortress of Azov while being vastly outnumbered by the Turkish armies. The Cossacks, having accepted the high chance of death, prayed to Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary the night before the battle.