November 2012

November 30, 2012
 Miami, FL: Metropolitan Hilarion led the funeral of Archpriest Damian Criscella
 On Tuesday, November 27, the faithful of the Eastern American Diocese gathered in St. Vladimir’s Church in Miami, FL for the funeral of Archpriest Damian Criscella. The Liturgy for the Departed was served by the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad...

November 30, 2012
Mahopac, NY: An Appeal from the New Kursk Root Hermitage
Dear friends! Hurricane Sandy caused incredible damage and suffering along its path. We are thankful to God that no trees fell on Nativity of the Mother of God Church or the houses and buildings of the New Kursk Root Hermitage in Mahopac, NY.

November 28, 2012
"Five Pillars of Pastoral Care" ‒ A Lecture by Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov at the Joint Pastoral Conference in Nyack
With the blessing of the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, Metropolitan Hilarion, the diocesan media office has published a lecture by Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov about the priesthood ‒ "Five Pillars of Pastoral Care."

November 28, 2012
 The First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad Paid an Archpastoral Visit to Nicaragua
On November 12-14, 2012, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, visited Nicaragua. The main goal of the visit was to meet with clergymen and Orthodox faithful in the nation.

November 24, 2012
 Lenoir City, TN: Parish News from St. Nektarios Church
 In late 2009, shortly after the formation of St. Nektarios Mission, the faithful of this new community purchased an 85-year-old former Presbyterian church, with an adjoining fellowship hall, on nearly two acres of land near Knoxville, TN.

November 23, 2012
"Confession: The Path to Renewal of the Heart" ‒ A Lecture by Archimandrite Irinei (Steenberg) at the Joint Pastoral Conference in Nyack
With the blessing of the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, the diocesan media office has published a lecture by Archim. Irinei (Steenberg) on confession...

November 21, 2012
 Sunrise, FL: Archpriest Damian Criscella has reposed in the Lord
On Wedneday morning, November 21, Archpriest Damian Criscella, a cleric of the Eastern American Diocese and rector of St. Nicholas & San Gennaro Mission in Sunrise, FL, passed away unexpectedly. He was 75 years old.

November 21, 2012
 Howell, NJ: Members of the Diocesan Council Congratulated Metropolitan Hilarion with his Namesday
On Thursday, November 15, at a regular session of the Diocesan Council in Howell, NJ, the Right Reverend Vicars and Council members congratulated the First Hierarch of ROCOR, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, on the occasion of his namesday.

November 20, 2012
 Howell, NJ: Bishop George led the Divine Services and an Ordination to the Diaconate in St. George’s Church
On Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th of November, His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop George of Mayfield, visited Howell, NJ to lead the divine services and an ordination to the diaconate in St. George’s Church.

November 17, 2012
 Passaic, NJ: Metropolitan Hilarion led the Patronal Feast Day of Sts. Cosmas & Damian Church
 On Wednesday, November 14, on the feast day of the Holy Unmercenaries Sts. Cosmas & Damian, parishioners in Passaic, NJ celebrated the patronal feast day of Sts. Cosmas & Damian Church.

November 17, 2012
 Newark, NJ: Metropolitan Hilarion led the Patronal Feast Day of Our Lady of Kazan Church
On Sunday, November 4, on the feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Church of Our Lady of Kazan in Newark, NJ.

November 17, 2012
"People here thirst for the Truth" ‒ Missionary Trip by Archpriest John Moses to Puerto Rico
 In 2009, Priest Gregorio Justiniano moved to San German to found Puerto Rico’s first mission, that of St. John of the Ladder, or San Juan Climaco. Inasmuch as Russians here are a vast minority, the parish decided to serve in Spanish, a language understandable to the locals, in order to better spread Orthodoxy.

November 16, 2012
Atlanta, GA: Metropolitan Hilarion led the Divine Services in Joy of All Who Sorrow Church
On Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th of November, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, paid an Archpastoral visit to the Church of our Lady "Joy of All Who Sorrow" in Atlanta, GA.

November 15, 2012
Little Falls, NJ: The Diocesan Secretary took part in a Liturgy for the Departed and a Session of the Bishop’s Council of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA
 On Tuesday, November 13, on the 40th day after the repose of Archpriest Sergei Kosich, the Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA, His Eminence Justinian, Archbishop of Naro-Fominsk, led a panihida...

November 14, 2012
"If it is within the ability of other churches to organize similar fundraising events, the Jordanville monastery’s troubles may be quickly eliminated" – Experiences of a Humble Parish
 When our parish sisterhood heard of the seemingly insurmountable troubles besetting the Holy Trinity Monastery by the NY EPA, we began to consider...

November 13, 2012
 The Media Office is accepting orders for DVDs of the Divine Services during the 5th Anniversary of the Reunification of the Russian Church
The Eastern American Diocesan Media Office is offering DVDs of the divine services held on October 11-13, at the joint pastoral conference held with clergy of the Moscow Patriarchate...

November 9, 2012
Boston, MA: The Official Site of Holy Epiphany Church’s Parish School is Online
On Thursday, November 8, rector Archpriest Victor Boldewskul announced the launch of the official website of the parish school in the name of the Holy Royal Martyr Tsarevich Alexey, at Holy Epiphany Church in Boston, MA: www.holyepiphanyparishschool.org.

November 4, 2012
 Jordanville: Metropolitan Hilarion celebrated his Namesday in Holy Trinity Monastery
On Saturday, November 3, the feast day of St. Hilarion of the Caves, the namesday of the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York...

November 4, 2012
"For the Chosen of the Mother of God:" An Article on the Pilgrimage to Holy Trinity Monastery
 On Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th of October, the annual pilgrimage (performed since 1998) was held to Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY. The trip was planned for the weekend closest...

November 4, 2012
 Jordanville: Patronal feast day of the Chapel of St. John of Rila & St. John of Kronstadt
On Thursday, November 1, on the feast of St. John of Kronstadt, the abbot of Holy Trinity Monastery, Archimandrite Luke, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Chapel of St. John of Rila & St. John of Kronstadt.

November 3, 2012
An Appeal from the Fund for Assistance to ROCOR on behalf of Holy Trinity Monastery
 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ! While all eyes are focused on Hurricane Sandy, another emerging catastrophe calls for our special consideration in helping our fathers and brethren at Holy Trinity Monastery. This venerable ROCOR institution...

November 3, 2012
 South Carolina: 17th annual joint Divine Liturgy at Cheraw State Park
On Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st of October, the Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, the 17th annual joint Divine Liturgy and picnic of parishes of the Russian Church Abroad in North and South Carolina...