Moscow: Bishop Jerome of
Manhattan celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Church of St.
Nicholas at St. Tikhon’s Theological Institute
February
28, 2011
With the blessing of His Holiness Kyrill, Patriarch of
Moscow and All Russia, and at the invitation of Archpriest
Vladimir Vorobiev, Dean of St. Tikhon’s Theological Institute in
Moscow, on Sunday, January 30, His Grace Jerome, Bishop of
Manhattan and vicar of the Eastern American Diocese, celebrated
the Divine Liturgy at the Institute’s Church of St. Nicholas in
Kuznetskaya. His Grace was greeted with the peal of bells, and the
Liturgy proceeded in triumphal fashion...
Macon,
GA:
The Kursk
Root Icon
visited St.
Innocent Church
February
28, 2011
On Tuesday,
February 15, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited St.
Innocent of Moscow Church in Macon, GA. In the newly constructed,
Georgian-style church, Eastern American Diocesan secretary
Archpriest Serge Lukianov, who was accompanying the Icon, led the
moleben and akathist, co-served by the parish rector, Priest
Theophan Buck. Upon completion of the moleben, Fr. Serge delivered
a sermon to the gathered faithful on the travels and miracles of
the Kursk Icon.
Resaca, GA: The Kursk Root Icon
visited Holy Ascension Monastery
February
28, 2011
On Tuesday, February 15, on the feast of the
Meeting of Our Lord, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God
visited the Monastery of the Glorious Ascension in Resaca, GA.
Monastery abbot Archimandrite Nazarios (Kastner) led a moleben
before the wonderworking Icon, co-served by Eastern American
Diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov, who was accompanying
the Icon and Archpriest Steven Ritter.
Atlanta, GA: The Kursk Root Icon
visited St. Mary of Egypt Church
February
26, 2011
On Tuesday, February 15, on the Great Feast of
the Meeting of Our Lord, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God
visited St. Mary of Egypt Church in Atlanta, GA. Parish rector
Archpriest John Townsend celebrated the Divine Liturgy, co-served
by Archpriest Serge Lukianov, and parish clerics Archpriest Steven
Ritter and Priest Alexander Lisnichuk. After the Gospel reading,
Fr. John delivered a beautiful sermon about the great feast.
Atlanta, GA: The Kursk Root Icon visited Joy of All Who Sorrow
Church
February 26, 2011
On
Monday, February 14, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God
departed Tennessee for Atlanta, capital of the State of Georgia, and
visited the
Church of Our Lady "Joy of All Who Sorrow" in Atlanta, GA.
Parish rector Archpriest Alexis Duncan led the All-Night Vigil for
the Great Feast of the Meeting of our Lord, co-served by parish
Deacon Eugene Antonov. During the veneration of the Icon, Eastern
American Diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov, who was
accompanying the Icon, spoke to worshipers about the travels and
wonders of the holy Icon...
Chattanooga, TN: The Kursk Root Icon visited Protection of the
Mother of God Chapel
February
22, 2011
On Monday, February 14, the Kursk Root
Icon of the Mother of God visited the Chapel of the Protection of
the Mother of God & St. Nektarios of Aegina in Chattanooga, TN.
The chapel is located in the home of the rector, Archpriest
Stavros Rousos. Fr. Stavros recently broke his hip, and is
confined to his bed. Before the beginning of the moleben,
Archpriest Serge Lukianov visited Fr. Stavros’ bedside with the
Kursk Icon...
Lenoir City, TN: The Kursk Root
Icon visited St. Nektarios Church
February
19, 2011
On Monday, February 14, the Kursk Root Icon of
the Mother of God visited St. Nektarios Church in Lenoir City, TN.
The Mission recently acquired a picturesque property on a hill,
complete with former Protestant church. The church is currently
undergoing major renovations, by which parishioners hope to
convert this old church into a real Orthodox temple. So many of
the faithful gathered at the church that the moleben had to be
served outside, in front of the church...
Bristol, VA: The Kursk Root Icon
visited St. Tikhon the New-Martyr Mission
February
19, 2011
On Sunday, February 13, the Kursk Root Icon of
the Mother of God visited St. Tikhon the New-Martyr Mission in
Bristol, VA. A moleben and akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos
were served in the church before her wonderworking Icon. Eastern
American Diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov led the
moleben, co-served by mission rector Priest Onouphry Keith and
Priest Mark Tyson.
Jordanville: Bishop Jerome led the
Divine Services in Holy Trinity Monastery for the Feast of the
Three Hierarchs
February
18, 2011
On January 30 (February 12 new style), the
Orthodox Church commemorates the Three Holy Teachers and Hierarchs
Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom. In
Greece, since the time of the Turkish occupation, this day (called
"Greek Letters Day") has been a holiday of Education and
Enlightenment, a feast day for all teachers and students,
particularly in universities.
Charlotte, NC: The Kursk Root
Icon visited Holy Trinity Greek Cathedral
February
18, 2011
On Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th of February, the Kursk
Root Icon of the Mother of God visited Holy Trinity Greek
Cathedral in Charlotte, NC. On Saturday evening, seven priests,
two choirs, and a great multitude of children and the faithful
gathered before the cathedral to greet the Icon. After the
greeting, Great Vespers and a Paraclesis were served by cathedral
rector Archpriest Michael Varvarelis.
Wayne, WV: The Meeting of the Lord in Holy Cross
Monastery
February
17, 2011
On Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th
of February, on the feast of the Meeting of the Lord, His Grace
George, Bishop of Mayfield, led the divine services in Holy Cross
Monastery in Wayne, WV. His Grace was co-served by the monastery’s
deputy abbot, Abbot Seraphim (Voepel), monastery clerics, and
Priest Seraphim Holland (rector of St. Nichols Church in McKinney,
TX).
New York, NY: The Holy Myrrhbearers
Diocesan Women’s Choir held a concert in the Synodal Cathedral of
the Sign
February
17, 2011
On Sunday, February 6, after an almost eight-year hiatus, the Holy
Myrrhbearers Diocesan Women's Choir
under director Eugenia Temidis, returned in sacred concert
to the Synodal Cathedral of the Mother of God of the Sign in New
York City. This performance, under artistic direction of Princess
Elena N.Wolkonsky was the 92nd in a musical series
which benefits the restoration of the historical Synod building
(Baker Mansion).
Charlotte, NC: The Kursk Root Icon visited the Reigning Mother of
God Church
February
15, 2011
On Saturday, February
12, the feast of the Synaxis of the Ecumenical Teachers and
Hierarchs Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John
Chrysostom, the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God
visited the Church of the Reigning Mother of God in Charlotte, NC.
Eastern American Diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov
celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the cozy church, co-served by
rector Priest Alexander Logunov.
Columbia, SC: The Kursk Root Icon
visited St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Church
February
15, 2011
On Friday, February 11, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God
visited St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Church in Columbia, the
capital of South Carolina. The parish recently acquired a new
church building, as well as a parking lot and hall, and
parishioners were overjoyed at the opportunity to have the Mother
of God bless their new property. The Icon was greeted in
procession in front of the church, and parish children threw
flower petals in its path.
Summerville, South Carolina: The Kursk Root Icon
visited Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church
February
11, 2011
On Thursday, February 10, the Kursk
Root Icon of the Mother of God visited Sts. Cyril & Methodius
Church in Summerville, SC, founded in the 1970s by Archbishop
Nikon (Rklitsky). Before the arrival of the Icon at the church, a
warm reception was held at the Continental Corner Greek
restaurant, owned by none other than the church’s rector,
Archpriest Anastasy Yatrelis. After the reception, the Icon was
greeted by procession in front of the church.
Mebane,
NC:
The
Kursk
Root
Icon
visited
Holy
Trinity
Church
February
11, 2011
On Wednesday evening, February 9, the
Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited Holy Trinity Church
in Mebane, NC. The community of Holy Trinity Church was founded in
1991, and has for many years lacked a church building. By God’s
mercy, the parishioners were able to obtain land and an old
furniture factory, which is currently undergoing major renovations
to convert it to a beautiful Orthodox church.
Middlebrook, VA: The Kursk Root
Icon visited All Saints of North America Church
February
10, 2011
On Tuesday, February 8, the diocesan delegation
traveling with the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of
God left New Jersey for the South, in order to visit the
multitudinous parishes, spread across the southern half of our
diocese. Amidst tobacco plantations, in a region where virtually
every road bears an historical marker commemorating the far-off
events of the American Civil War, where towns are adorned with
century-old meeting houses of the Protestant denominations
traditionally dominant in this area...
Howell, NJ: The Kursk Root Icon
visited St. George’s Church
February
9, 2011
On Saturday the 5th and
Sunday the 6th of February, the feast day of the Holy New Martyrs
and Confessors of Russia, the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the
Mother of God visited St. George’s Church at the diocesan center
in Howell, NJ. Parish clerics and faithful greeted the Icon to the
peal of bells. The following morning, an Akathist to the Theotokos
was served followed by the Divine Liturgy.
Brick, NJ: Bishop
Michael of New York served a moleben before the Kursk Root Icon in
Holy Annunciation Church
February 9, 2011
On Friday, February 4, His Grace
Michael, Bishop of New York and New Jersey (OCA), served a moleben
before the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God in Holy Annunciation
Church in Brick, NJ. After the moleben, Bishop Michael addressed
worshipers with an archpastoral homily. Fr. Serge then presented the
rector with a copy of the Kursk Root Icon on behalf of the First
Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad.
Paramus, NJ: Bishop Michael of New York served a moleben before the
Kursk Root Icon in Christ the Saviour Church
February 8, 2011
On Thursday, February 3,
His Grace Michael, Bishop of New York and New Jersey (OCA), served a
moleben and akathist before the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God
in Christ the Saviour Church in Paramus, NJ.
After the moleben, Bishop Michael addressed worshipers with an
archpastoral homily. Fr. Joseph then congratulated His Grace on the
38 anniversary of his ordination to the
diaconate and Fr. Serge presented him with a copy of the Kursk Root
Icon on behalf of the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad...
Beltsville, MD: The Kursk
Root Icon visited Holy Apostles Church
February
8, 2011
On Wednesday
the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd of February, the wonderworking Kursk
Root Icon of the Mother of God visited Holy Apostles Church in
Beltsville, MD. Parish rector Archpriest George Johnson served the
All-Night Vigil and Divine Liturgy, co-served by Priest Jonah
Campbell, who was accompanying the Icon, and parish Deacon Damian
Dantinne. Upon completion of the Vigil, a unique photomontage was
presented on the life and blessed repose of the ever-memorable
Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky).
Mayfield, PA: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. John the Baptist
Cathedral
February 7, 2011
On Sunday, January 30, the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the
Mother of God visited St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Mayfield,
PA. Cathedral dean Archpriest John Sorochka served Matins and
celebrated the Divine Liturgy, co-served by Eastern American
Diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov, who was accompanying
the Icon, Protodeacon Stephen Howanitz, and Protodeacon Gregory
Petrochko.
Miami, FL: The Feast of the Holy New Martyrs &
Confessors of Russian in St. Vladimir’s Church
February
7, 2011
On Sunday, February 6,
the Sunday of the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia,
parish rector Archpriest Daniel McKenzie celebrated the Divine
Liturgy in St. Vladimir’s Church in Miami, FL. Upon completion of
the Liturgy, the faithful performed a crucession around the
church, followed by a moleben before a Cross in front of the
church, dedicated to the Holy Royal Martyrs and New Martyrs of
Russia...
Wilkes-Barre, PA: Bishop Tikhon of Philadelphia served a moleben
before the Kursk Root Icon in Holy Trinity Church
February 7, 2011
On Saturday,
January 29, His Grace Tikhon, Bishop of Philadelphia and Eastern
Pennsylvania (OCA), served a moleben and akathist before the Kursk
Root Icon of the Mother of God in Holy Trinity Church in
Wilkes-Barre, PA.
His Grace was co-served by Eastern American Diocesan secretary
Archpriest Serge Lukianov, who was accompanying the Icon, and
parish rector Archpriest David Shewczyk. After the moleben,
Bishop Tikhon addressed worshipers with an archpastoral homily.
Old Forge, PA: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. Stephen’s Church
February 5, 2011
On
Saturday afternoon, January 29, the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of
the Mother of God visited
St. Stephen's Church in Old Forge, PA. Eastern American Diocesan
secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov, who was accompanying the Icon,
served the moleben and akathist, co-served by parish rector Abbot
German (Ciuba), Archpriest Michael Lepa, Archpriest Basil Micek...
Simpson, PA: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. Basil’s Church
February 4, 2011
On
Saturday, January 29, the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the
Mother of God visited
St. Basil’s Church in Simpson, PA. Pennsylvania Dean and dean of
neighboring St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Mayfield, Archpriest
John Sorochka, celebrated the Divine Liturgy, co-served by parish
rector Archpriest David Hritcko.
Jermyn, PA: Bishop Tikhon of
Philadelphia served a moleben before the Kursk Root Icon in St.
Michael’s Church
February
3, 2011
On Friday evening, January 28, the Kursk Root
Icon of the Mother of God visited St. Michael’s Church in Jermyn,
PA. His Grace Tikhon, Bishop of the Philadelphia and Eastern
Pennsylvania Diocese (OCA), greeted the Icon with local clergy.
After the moleben, Bishop Tikhon addressed worshipers with an
archpastoral homily. Fr. Serge then presented the rector with a
copy of the Kursk Root Icon with a commemorative plaque on behalf
of the First Hierarch...
Binghamton, NY: Bishop
Michael (Dahulich) served a moleben before the Kursk Root Icon in
Holy Virgin Dormition Church
February
3, 2011
On Friday, January 28, His Grace Michael, Bishop
of New York and New Jersey (OCA), served a moleben and akathist
before the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God in Holy Virgin
Dormition Church in Binghamton, NY.
After the akathist, Bishop Michael
addressed worshipers with an archpastoral homily. A video of His
Grace's sermon is available...
Moscow: The Hierarchs of the
Eastern American Diocese are attending the Sobor of Bishops of the
Russian Orthodox Church
February
2, 2011
The First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence
Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York, and the
Eastern American Diocesan vicars – Bishop George of Mayfield and
Bishop Jerome of Manhattan – took part in the Divine Liturgy on
the second anniversary of the enthronement of His Holiness Kyrill,
Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia.
Albany, NY: The Kursk Root
Icon visited the Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God
February
2, 2011
On Thursday, January 27, the Kursk Root Icon of
the Mother of God visited the Church of the Nativity of the Mother
of God in Albany, NY. The parish clergy, led by the rector,
Archpriest Wsewolod Drobot, greeted the Icon to the peal of bells.
A moleben and akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos were served by
the rector, co-served by diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge
Lukianov, who was accompanying the Icon, Archpriest Michael
Fritz...
Jordanville, NY: The Kursk Root Icon visited Holy Trinity Monastery
February
1, 2011
On Thursday, January 27, the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of
the Mother of God visited Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville,
NY. The clergy and brethren of the monastery, led by monastery
abbot Archimandrite Luke, greeted the Icon to the peal of bells. A
moleben and akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos were served in the
lower St. Job of Pochaev Church of Holy Trinity Cathedral.
