August 28, 2013
Jackson, NJ: The St. Vladimir’s Day Celebrations in America ‒ A "Test Flight"

This year, in the normally quiet town of Jackson, an hour’s ride from New York, clamor marked the sweeping celebrations of two major anniversaries ­­– one common to all Russians: the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’ – and one more local: the 75th anniversary of the founding of St. Vladimir Memorial Church.

August 19, 2013
Jackson, NJ: Greetings of the Primates and Representatives of the Russian, Ukrainian, and Belorussian Orthodox Churches at the St. Vladimir’s Day Celebrations

On Sunday, July 28, the feast of the Holy Great Prince Vladimir, Equal-of-the-Apostles, the
diocesan celebrations in honor of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’ were held at St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ.

August 12, 2013
The Remarks of His Excellency Vuk
Jeremić, President of the United Nations General Assembly, at the Celebrations of the 1025th Anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’

On Sunday, July 28, the feast of the Holy Great Prince Vladimir, Equal-of-the-Apostles, the diocesan celebrations in honor of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’ were held at St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ.

August 6, 2013
Jackson, NJ: A Sermon by Bishop Meletiy of Khotin on St. Olga’s Day

On Wednesday, July 24, on the feast day of the Holy Grand Princess Olga, Equal-of-the-Apostles, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad visited St. Olga’s Church at St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ and led the rite of Great Consecration and the divine services in honor of the patronal feast day.

July 28, 2013
Jackson, NJ: The All-Diocesan St. Vladimir’s Day Celebrations were held at St. Vladimir Memorial Church

On Sunday, July 28, the All-Diocesan St. Vladimir’s Day Celebrations were held at St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ. The celebrations were organized by the Eastern American Diocese...

July 27, 2013
Jackson, NJ: The National St. Vladimir’s Day Celebrations commenced with the All-Night Vigil

On Saturday, July 27, on the eve of the feast day of the Holy Grand Prince Vladimir, Equal-of-the-Apostles, the national celebrations at St. Vladimir Memorial Church began with the All-Night Vigil, led by His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion.

July 26, 2013
Jackson, NJ: A Brief History of St. Vladimir’s Memorial Church

In 1938, during the celebration of the 950th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’, the decision was made at the behest of Archbishop Vitaly (Maximenko) to mark this jubilee by erecting the majestic St. Vladimir Memorial Church in the town of Cassville...

July 24, 2013
Jackson, NJ: Metropolitan Hilarion performed the Great Consecration of St. Olga’s Church

In 2013, the Eastern American Diocese commemorates the 75th anniversary of the founding of St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ. The church was founded in 1938, with the laying of the cornerstone taking place in 1940.

July 23, 2013
Jackson, NJ: On the Eve of St. Olga’s Day, Metropolitan Hilarion led a Panihida for the reposed founders of St. Vladimir Memorial Church

On Tuesday, July 23, on the eve of the feast day of the Holy Grand Princess Olga, Equal-of-the-Apostles, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad visited
St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ.

July 19, 2013
Jackson, NJ: Representatives of the Russian, American, Ukrainian, and Belorussian Churches will take part in the Celebrations of the 1025th Anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’

The diocesan celebrations of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’ on July 27-28 will include representatives from the Russian, American, Ukrainian, and Belorussian Churches.

July 19, 2013
Jackson, NJ: Seventy-five doves will be released on St. Vladimir’s Day in honor of the 1025th Anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’

During the diocesan celebration of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’ and the 75th anniversary of St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ, on Sunday, July 28, 75 doves will be released during the blessing of the waters.

July 16, 2013
Why does America need Holy Russia?

On July 26-28, the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Russia will be celebrated at St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ. The anniversary has dual significance to the faithful of the Eastern American Diocese, because 2013 also marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the memorial church.

June 27, 2013
"The goal is to sing as one big family" ‒ Choir singers from across America are invited to sing at the St. Vladimir’s Day Celebrations

On July 26-28, hundreds ‒ maybe even thousands ‒ of people will descend upon the small town of Jackson, NJ to celebrate the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’ and the 75th anniversary of the founding of St. Vladimir Memorial Church.

June 19, 2013
A Directive from Metropolitan Hilarion to all clerics of the Eastern American Diocese
On July 26-28, the feast of the Holy Great Prince Vladimir, an All-Diocesan Celebration in honor of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’ and the 75th anniversary of St. Vladimir Memorial Church will be held in Jackson, NJ.

June 19, 2013
An Appeal from His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion to all of the faithful children of the Eastern American Diocese on the occasion of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’

Beloved in the Lord Right Reverend archpastors, reverend presbyters and deacons, God-loving monks and nuns, dear brothers and sisters!
The feast day of the enlightener of the Russian people...

 

 












July 28, 2013: St. Vladimir's Day Liturgy

July 27, 2013: St. Vladimir's Day All-Night Vigil

July 24, 2013: Consecration of St. Olga's Church

July 23, 2013: All-Night Vigil in St. Olga's Church

Historic photos of St. Vladimir's Church