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August 4, 2010
Novo-Diveevo (Nanuet, NY): Patronal Feast Day in the Convent of the Dormition

nd.lg.jpg (28415 bytes)On Sunday, August 1, on the feast day of the Finding of the Relics of the Venerable St. Seraphim of Sarov, a multitude of pilgrims arrived at the Convent of the Dormition, "Novo-Diveevo," to pray to the great hermit and batushka of all Russia Seraphim. The Divine Liturgy was served by the convent's clergy: Archpriest Alexander Fedorowski, Archpriest Gleb Wleskoff, and Protodeacon Serge Arlievsky. The rectress of the monastery, Abbess Irene, and the convent's sisterhood also took part in the divine services.

The Liturgy proceeded under the festive hymns of the choir and in a extremely uplifted and prayerful atmosphere. Upon completion of the Liturgy, a procession commenced from the main church to the convent rectory, where a moleben was served in the Dormition Chapel, where daily services are held before a unique portrait-icon of St. Seraphim, which was painted during his lifetime. After the procession, a luncheon was offered to all of the pilgrims and parishioners. O Venerable Father Seraphim, pray unto God for us!

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