February 4, 2011
Simpson, PA: The Kursk Root Icon visited St. Basil’s Church
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, Archpriest Michael Lepa (cleric of
St. Tikhon of Zadonsk Monastery in South Canaan, PA), Archpriest
Basil Micek (rector of Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Scranton, PA),
and Eastern American Diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov,
who was accompanying the Icon.
The triumphal singing of the "Podoben" Male Chorus under the
direction of Reader Gabriel Monforte, facilitated the prayerful,
festal mood of all the clergy and faithful present.
Upon completion of the Liturgy, Fr. Serge presented the rector with
a copy of the Kursk Icon – a blessing of the First Hierarch of the
Russian Church Abroad in honor of the visit of the wonder-working
icon to the parish. A bountiful breakfast was then served in the
parish hall for all those present.
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