1908
Brotherhood founded
Founded July 12, 1908 old calendar, on the eve of the Feast of the Chief Apostles Peter and Paul, by thirteen men under the direction of V. Rev. Constantine Buketoff.
Our history
Founded in 1908.
The Brotherhood’s story begins before the parish was formally established — with men gathering to build Orthodox Christian life in Meriden.
Before there was a parish, there were brothers.
The SS. Peter and Paul Brotherhood Society was founded on July 12, 1908 old calendar, on the eve of the Feast of the Chief Apostles Peter and Paul.
Thirteen men, under the direction of V. Rev. Constantine Buketoff of SS. Cyril and Methodius Russian Orthodox Church in New Britain, organized a brotherhood that would help found the Meriden parish in 1911.
This founding story is the website’s crown jewel. The next stage is to add archival photographs, meeting-minute excerpts, and oral histories from older parishioners.
1911
Parish organized in Meriden
The founding brothers financially funded and organized the parish of SS. Peter & Paul in Meriden and named it in honor of their patrons.
20th c.
Stewardship through generations
The Brotherhood helped carry parish life through immigrant settlement, feast days, cemetery care, social gatherings, and practical mutual aid.
2026
Renewal and rebuilding
A renewed Brotherhood is organizing its calendar, workspace, service projects, membership pathway, and public presence for the next generation.