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August 2, 2009
Novo-Diveevo (Nanuet, NY): Bishop Jerome led the Divine Liturgy in the Convent of the Dormition

On Saturday, 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 led by His Grace, Bishop Jerome of Manhattan, in St. Seraphim's Church, the main church of the convent. His Grace was co-served by the convent's clergy: Mitred Archpriest Alexander Fedorowski, Mitred Archpriest Gleb Wleskoff, and Protodeacon Sergei Arlievsky, in addition to Archpriest Ilya Gorsky and Priest Ilya Gun. 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. About 60 communicants came forward to the Holy Chalice. 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!

Photo-report of the feast day.

Troparion, 4th Tone:
Thou didst love Christ from thy youth, O blessed one, and longing to work for Him alone thou didst struggle in the wilderness with constant prayer and labor. With penitent heart and great love for Christ thou wast favored by the Mother of God.  Wherefore we cry to thee: Save us by thy prayers, O Seraphim, our righteous Father.

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