LA Lithuanian parish was founded after Soviet persecution. Now it celebrates for all

You can easily spot the Lithuanian embroidery on John Sepikas’ shirt.

What you can’t see is that he also wears his heart on his sleeve.

Yet as soon as he speaks, the love for his church and his heritage is obvious. Like many parishioners of St. Casimir Church in Los Feliz, Sepikas’ Lithuanian parents were World War II refugees who found safety in America.

“Christ and freedom won,” Sepikas said. “My parents settled here and heard about this church. It’s the only home we have, and we’ll preserve it for all future generations.”

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(Photo Credit: Natalie Romano)