Mahopac,
NY:
The
Sacrament
of
Holy
Unction
in
the
New
Kursk
Root
Hermitage
March
30, 2011
On Sunday, March 20, 2011, the Sacrament of Holy Unction was
performed at the Hermitage of Our Lady of Kursk in Mahopac, NY.
The parish was blessed by the presence of the wonderworking Kursk
Root Icon of the Mother of God, which arrived early with His Grace
Jerome, Bishop of Manhattan. His Grace was co-served at Liturgy by
parish clergy: rector Archpriest Viktor Tseshkovsky and
Protodeacon Dimitri Temidis.
Washington: The Lenten Retreat and
Pastoral Conference concluded
March
25, 2011
On Wednesday, March 3,
upon completion of the
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts,
a farewell banquet and official closing of the conference were
held in the parish hall of St. John the Baptist Cathedral.
Farewell addresses were delivered by the Eastern American Diocesan
vicar bishops, Their Graces, George of Mayfield and Jerome of
Manhattan.
Washington: Bishop George of
Mayfield officiated the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts in St.
John the Baptist Cathedral
March
25, 2011
On Friay, March 25, His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar
Bishop George of Mayfield, officiated the Liturgy of the
Presanctified Gifts in St. John the Baptist Cathedral in
Washington, DC.
Before the Liturgy was to begin, Bishop George called upon all the
clergy to ask one another’s forgivness before communing of
Christ’s Holy Mysteries, remarking that, "although the
clergy ask their parishioners for forgiveness on Forgiveness
Sunday...
Washington: Bishop
George bestowed awards on several clerics of the Eastern American
Diocese
March 25, 2011
During the Small
Entrance of the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts on the last day
of the Pastoral Conference, with the blessing of His Eminence
Metropolitan Hilarion, His Grace Bishop George of Mayfield bestowed
awards on several cleric of the Eastern American Diocese.
For their dedicated
service to God’s Church and pastoral labors, the following priests
were
awarded...
Washington, DC: The second day of
the Pastoral Conference concluded
March
25, 2011
Upon returning from the
Hillwood museum, lunch was served in the parish hall. Priest
George Pavlóvich (cleric of the Diocese of Nizhny Novgorod) then
delivered a lecture on "the life, labors, and teachings of St.
Seraphim of Sarov as a source of inspiration for the contemporary
pastor." After dinner, a litiya was served for the departed
Archpastors and clergy of the diocese followed by matins, during
which everybody had a chance to go to confession before Liturgy.
Washington, DC: Pastoral Conference
participants visited the Hillwood Museum
March
24, 2011
On Thursday, March
24, the vicar bishops, cleric, and matushkas of the Eastern
American Diocese visited the Hillwood Museum, home to a unique
collection of Russian art and antiquity from the Imperial period.
The museum "was the last residence of cereal heiress Marjorie
Merriweather Post (1887-1973). Possessing of a fabulous collection
of Russian and French decorative art...
Washington, DC: The first day of
the Pastoral Conference concluded
March
24, 2011
On Wednesday,
March 23, after the official opening of the Pastoral Conference,
Their Graces, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishops George of
Mayfield and Jerome of Manhattan, spoke in the parish hall about
the work of the Holy Sobor of Bishops that recently convened in
Moscow. The hierarchs took questions from the clergy regarding
liturgical practices, interchurch relations, administrative work
on the part of the hierarchs, and other concerns.
Washington, DC: The official opening of the Eastern American
Diocesan Lenten Retreat and Pastoral Conference
March 23, 2011
В
Wednesday, March 23, clerics and
their spouses from across the Eastern American Diocese gathered at
St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Washington, DC, for the official
opening of the diocesan Lenten Retreat and Pastoral Conference. At
11:00 AM, the greeting of the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God
took place in the cathedral, and diocesan secretary Archpriest
Serge Lukianov, co-served by Protodeacon Leonid Mickle, served a
moleben...
Sydney: A Message from the
First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad to participating
clergy of the Eastern American Diocesan Lenten Conference &
Pastoral Conference, and their spouses
March
23, 2011
My brother-archpastors, reverend fathers,
brothers and sisters! From faraway Australia, I call down God’s
grace on the labors of the Lenten Retreat and Pastoral Conference,
which is currently taking place under the aegis of the Kursk Root
Icon of the Mother of God and the holy auspices of St. John the
Baptist Cathedral, which for so many years has beautifully adorned
the capital of the United States. I prayerfully wish that blessed
success, spiritual aid, and comfort are the fruits of your
gatherings, meetings, and especially your joint service and
communing.
Lakewood, NJ: The Feast of the
Forty Martyrs of Sebaste in St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
March
23, 2011
On Tuesday, March 22, on the feast of the Forty Martyrs of
Sebaste, clergy and laity in
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
in Lakewood, NJ, celebrated the namesday of cathedral rector and
New Jersey Dean Protopresbyter Valery Lukianov, senior-most cleric
of the Eastern American Diocese. Fr. Valery officiated the Liturgy
of the Presanctified Gifts. Upon completion of the service a
moleben was served, after which Fr. Serge greeted Fr. Valery on
behalf of the First Hierarch and the Diocesan Council,
congratulating him on his namesday...
Jackson, NJ: The 51st
anniversary of the repose of Archbishop Vitaly (Maximenko)
March
23, 2011
On Monday evening, March 21, on the 51st anniversary of the repose
of the ever-memorable Archbishop Vitaly (Maximenko), a panihida
was served in St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ, at the
tomb of the departed hierarch. Diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge
Lukianov served the panihida, co-served by the deputy rector of
the memorial church, Priest Serge Ledkovsky, Priest Jonah
Campbell, and parish Deacon Paul Drozdowski.
Perth Amboy, NJ: The Diocesan
Secretary participated in the funeral of Metropolitan Nicholas of
Amissos
March
22, 2011
On Monday, March 21, the funeral of Metropolitan Nicholas of
Amissos, ruling bishop of the American Carpatho-Russian Diocese,
was held in St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Perth Amboy, NJ. The
funeral was led by the Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in
America, Archbishop Demetrios, co-served by bishops of the Greek
Archdiocese, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the USA, the
Orthodox Church in America, and representatives of other Local
Churches.
Jordanville: The third
anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Laurus
March,
22 2011
Wednesday, March 16, marked the third
anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Laurus, First Hierarch
of the Russian Church Abroad and longtime abbot of Holy Trinity
Monastery in Jordanville. Following the Liturgy of the
Presanctified Gifts, monastery rector Archimandrite Luke served a
panihida at the tomb of the ever-memorable Metropolitan Laurus,
co-served by the monastery brotherhood.
Metropolitan Hilarion’s
Appeal Concerning the Earthquake in Japan
March
20, 2011
On the first week of Great
Lent, Japan suffered the most severe earthquake in its recorded
history, which resulted in a tsunami hitting Japan and destroying
everything in its wake. The disaster claimed the lived of at least
7,000 people. In light of the ongoing catastrophe in Japan, His
Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, is calling upon all of the
clerics and faithful children of the diocese to pray for the
victims of this disaster...
Howell, NJ: Announcement from the
Diocesan Office on the health of Metropolitan Hilarion
March
17, 2011
Reverend Fathers, Dear brothers and sisters,
On Monday, March 14, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church
Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America and
New York, successfully underwent knee-replacement surgery. The
operation was performed in Australia. The First Hierarch made
known today that his doctors are happy with the results of the
operation, and that he has already begun physiotherapy.
Howell, NJ: Prayerful Commemoration
of Metropolitan Laurus at the Diocesan Center
March
16, 2011
On Wednesday, March 16, on the third
anniversary of the blessed repose of the ever-memorable
Metropolitan Laurus, the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts was
served in St. George’s Church at the diocesan center in Howell, in
the presence of the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of
God. Upon completion of the Liturgy, the clergy served a panihida
for Metropolitan Laurus and for the newly departed Metropolitan
Nicholas (Smisko).
The First Week of Great Lent at Holy
Trinity Monastery
March
17, 2011
On the first week of Great Lent, the full cycle of services was
served at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY. The Liturgy
of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts was served on Wednesday and Friday,
celebrated by the abbot, Archimandrite Luke, co-served by the
monastery clergy. Please see photos from the first week of Great
Lent at Holy Trinity Monastery courtesy of the monastery website.
Perth Amboy, NJ: The Kursk Root Icon
visited St. John the Baptist Church on the day of repose of
Metropolitan Nicholas of Amissos
March
15, 2011
With the blessing of His Eminence,
Metropolitan Hilarion, on Sunday, March 13, the feast of the
Triumph of Orthodoxy, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God
visited St. John the Baptist Carpatho-Russian Cathedral in Perth
Amboy, NJ. The Icon was greeted in procession, and after its
triumphal entry into the church, the Vespers service commenced.
Schedule of the Eastern
American Diocesan Lenten Retreat and Pastoral Conference
March 15, 2011
The schedule of
the Eastern American Diocesan Lenten Retreat and Pastoral
Conference is now available online. The conference will take place
at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Washington, DC, March 23-25
of this year.
Bishop Jerome visited several
New York parishes during the first week of Great Lent
March
14, 2011
During the first week of Great Lent, His Grace Jerome, Bishop of
Manhattan, served the Great Compline with the reading of the Great
Canon of St. Andrew of Crete in various churches in the New York
area. On Clean Tuesday, His Grace visited the Hermitage of
Our Lady of Kursk in Mahopac with the wonderworking Kursk Root
Icon of the Mother of God. Bishop Jerome led the divine services
in the Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God.
The First Week of Great Lent in Holy
Cross Monastery
March
14, 2011
On the first week of Great Lent, the full cycle of Great Lenten
services were served in Holy Cross Monastery. On Wednesday and
Friday, Liturgies of the Presanctified Gifts were served, led by
the monastery’s rector, His Grace George, Bishop of Mayfield,
co-served by monastery clergy. On Sunday, March 13, on the
Triumph of Orthodoxy, a Hierarchal Liturgy was celebrated, after
which His Grace performed the Rite of Orthodoxy
Miami, FL:
Metropolitan Hilarion celebrated the Divine Liturgy in St.
Vladimir’s Church
March
8, 2011
On
Sunday, February 13, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church
Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America and
New York, performed an archpastoral visit to St. Vladimir’s Church
in Miami, FL, and celebrated the Divine Liturgy there. After the
Eucharistic Canon, His Eminence ordained Subdeacon Demetrio Romeo
to the diaconate.
Howell, NJ: Announcement from the
Diocesan Office
March
7, 2011
Reverend fathers, dear brothers and sisters,
On Monday, March 14, our loving First Hierarch and ruling bishop,
His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, will undergo knee replacement
surgery. God willing, His Eminence hopes to serve on Pascha, but
sincerely asks for prayers on behalf of our entire diocese. We ask
that all rectors commemorate our ailing First Hierarch during the
Proskomedia and with a special petition during the Augmented
Litany.
Manhattan, NY: The Kursk Root
Icon of the Mother of God "of the Sign" concluded its travels
through the Eastern American Diocese
March
6, 2011
On Friday, February 25, the Kursk Root Icon of
the Mother of God "of the Sign," the Protectress of the Russian
Diaspora, concluded its travels through the Eastern American
Diocese. Flying into New York from Key West, diocesan secretary
Archpriest Serge Lukianov and those accompanying him made haste to
the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign, where the Icon was greeted by
the First Hierarch...
Key West, FL: The Kursk Root
Icon visited St. Nina’s Mission
March
4, 2011
On Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd of
February, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God reached the
southernmost city in the contiguous United States, Key West, FL,
and visited St. Nina’s Mission. The mission was named in honor of
its longtime benefactress, Russian aristocrat Nina Carter, who
reposed in 1998. Until the mission obtains a permanent home,
services are being served once a month in a rented room at a local
hotel.
Miami, FL: The Kursk Root Icon
visited St. Vladimir’s Church
March
3, 2011
On Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th of
February, the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, the Kursk Root Icon of
the Mother of God visited the St. Vladimir’s Church in Miami, FL.
The Icon arrived at the church on Saturday evening, and parish
rector Archpriest Daniel McKenzie and overjoyed worshipers greeted
it in procession before the church. Eastern American Diocesan
secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov, who was accompanying the
Icon, then served the All-Night Vigil, co-served by Fr. Daniel.
St.
Petersburg,
FL:
The Kursk
Root Icon
visited St.
Andrew’s
Church
March
3, 2011
On Saturday,
February 19, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited the
Church of St. Andrew Stratelates in St. Petersburg, FL. Parish
rector Archpriest Igor Chitikov served a moleben and akathist
before the wonderworking image, co-served by Eastern American
Diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov, who was accompanying
the Icon, and parish Deacon Igor Tarasov.
Tarpon Springs, FL: The Kursk
Root Icon visited St. Nicholas Greek Cathedral
March
3, 2011
On Friday, February 18, the Kursk Root Icon of
the Mother of God visited St. Nicholas Greek Cathedral in Tarpon
Springs, FL. The cathedral was filled with worshipers, who came to
lift up their prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos. Cathedral
rector Archpriest Michael Eaccarino led a paraclesis in the
cathedral, co-served by Archpriest Serge Lukianov, parish clerics,
and clerics from neighboring parishes.
Jordanville: His Beatitude Christopher, Archbishop of Prague and
Metropolitan of the Czech Lands and Slovakia, visited Holy Trinity
Monastery
March
1, 2011
On Saturday, February 26, His Beatitude,
Christopher, Archbishop of Prague and Metropolitan of the Czech
Lands and Slovakia, visited Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville
along with His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America
and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church
Outside of Russia. Monastery abbot Archimandrite Luke met the
guests in the church, to the ringing of bells along with the
clergy, brotherhood, seminarians, and parishioners of the
monastery.
Winter Garden, FL: The Kursk
Root Icon visited Holy Elders of Optina Mission
March
2, 2011
On Friday, February 18, the Kursk Root Icon of
the Mother of God visited Holy Elders of Optina Mission in Winter
Garden, FL. Before a large gathering of parishioners and
worshipers from neighboring parishes, Eastern American Diocesan
secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov, who was accompanying the
Icon, served a moleben and akathist in the church, co-served by
parish cleric Priest Steven Webb.
Daytona Beach, FL: The Kursk Root
Icon visited St. Andrew’s Church
March
2, 2011
On Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th of
February, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God visited the
Mission of St. Andrew the First-Called in Daytona Beach, FL. On
Thursday evening, Eastern American Diocesan secretary Archpriest
Serge Lukianov, who was accompanying the Icon, served a moleben
and akathist in the church, co-served by rector Archpriest Andrey
Pastukh and Priest Joseph Samaan.
Palm Coast, FL: The Kursk Root
Icon visited St. Nicholas Church
March
1, 2011
On Wednesday, February 16, the Kursk Root Icon
of the Mother of God visited St. Nicholas Church in Palm Coast,
FL. Before a large gathering of the faithful, Eastern American
Diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov, who was accompanying
the Icon, served a moleben and akathist in the church, co-served
by Priest Alexiy Stennik (cleric of the Diocese of St.
Petersburg). The faithful prayed for a long time before the Icon,
not wishing to part ways with the grace-filled image of the Most
Holy Theotokos.
Jacksonville, FL: The Kursk Root
Icon visited St. John of Shanghai Church
March
1, 2011
On Wednesday, February 16, the Kursk Root Icon
of the Mother of God visited the Parish of St. John of Shanghai
and San Francisco in Jacksonville, FL. Eastern American Diocesan
secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov, who was accompanying the
Icon, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the church, co-served by
Archimandrite Stratonicus, Priest Stanislav Kravljača, and parish
clerics: Deacons Leo Opie and Ivan Voloshchuk.
