October 16, 2009
Nyack, NY: Bishop Jerome led the Divine Services on the Parish Feast Day of Holy Virgin Protection Church

On Tuesday the 13th and Wednesday the 14th of October, His Grace, Bishop Jerome of Manhattan, led the divine services in the Holy Virgin Protection Church, on the occasion of the parish feast day. His Grace was co-served during the All-Night Vigil by the rector, Mitred Archpriest George Larin, Archpriest Ilya Gorsky, Protodeacon Joseph Jarostchuk, Deacon Nicholas Olhovsky, and Deacon Eugene Kallaur. During the Divine Liturgy, Bishop Jerome was co-served by diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov, Archpriest Zoran Radovic (rector of St. George's Serbian Orthodox Church in Elizabeth, NJ), and the above-mentioned clergy. The parish choir, under the direction of Ms. Elena Miloradovich, adorned the services with its prayerful singing. After the Liturgy, a crucession was performed, and a luncheon was held in the parish hall.

Media Office of the Eastern American Diocese