February
28th, 2008
On February 25th (new style) the Orthodox Church celebrates the
memory of St. Alexy, Metropolitan of Moscow, who is the patron saint
of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II. Our First Hierarch Metropolitan
Laurus, along with a delegation from the Russian Orthodox Church
Abroad, were present for the celebrations in honor of the patriarchs
namesday. A congratulatory letter was sent by Fr. Serge to His
Holiness on behalf of our parish. May God grant Patriarch Alexy many
years of health and spiritual salvation!
February
4th, 2008
On Sunday
February 3rd, the Very Reverend Mitred Archpriest Theodore Povniy,
Chairman of the Department of External Affairs for the Belarussian
Orthodox Church, visited our parish. Fr. Theodore lead the Divine
Liturgy, accompanied by Archpriest Serge Lukianov and Protodeacon
Pavel Wolkow from St. Seraphim's Church in Sea Cliff, NY. The
prayerful and festive atmosphere was felt by all those who were
present at the divine liturgy. We were honored that Fr. Theodore
chose our parish, to serve his first liturgy in the Russian Orthodox
Church Abroad. After the service, Fr. Theodore addressed the
faithful and expressed his sincere gratitude for the hospitality
that was shown him. Fr. Serge's response can be seen on video in our
photo gallery. Click
here for pictures and video from Fr. Theodore's visit.
