July 2013

July 31, 2013
Nanuet, NY: Novo-Diveevo will celebrate the 60th anniversary of St. Seraphim’s Church
On Wedensday, July 31, and Thursday, August 1, the feast of Venerable Seraphim of Sarov, the 60th anniversary of the Church of St. Seraphim will be celebrated at Holy Dormition Convent Novo-Diveevo in Nanuet, NY.

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 25, 2013
 Moscow: Message of His Holiness Kyrill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, on the Occasion of the 1025th Anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’
 This year, we commemorate a significant event – the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’. In the distant tenth century, Rus’, through the labors of the Holy Equal-of-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir...

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 25, 2013
Woodbourne, NY: Patronal Feast Day in Camp NORR
On the feast day of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, July 11-12, His Eminence Gabriel, Archbishop of Montreal and Canada, visited the Russian Orthodox children’s camp NORR (Association of Russian Explorers Outside of Russia) in the Catskill Mountains in New York...

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 20, 2013
Rocky Hill, NJ: The Parish of St. Elizabeth the New-Martyr Church celebrated its 15th Anniversary
On Wednesday the 17th and Thursday the 18th of July, the feast day the Holy Venerable Nun Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and Barbara, the parishioners of St. Elizabeth the New-Martyr Church in Rocky Hill, NJ celebrated their patronal feast day and the 15th anniversary...

July 19, 2013
 Columbia, SC: Metropolitan Hilarion led the Patronal Feast Day of St. Elizabeth the New-Martyr Church
 On Wednesday the 17th and Thursday the 18th of July, the day on which we commemorate the martyr deaths of the Holy Venerable Nun Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and Barbara, the parishioners of St. Elizabeth the New-Martyr Church in Columbia, SC...

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
 Romny: The 35th Anniversary of Archbishop Andrei (Rymarenko’s) repose was commemorated in the Ukraine
The 35th anniversary of the repose of Archbishop Andrei (Rymarenko) was commemorated not only within the confines of the Eastern American Diocese, but even in the Ukraine. Located in northeastern Ukraine, in the Sumy region, is the small city of Romny...

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 19, 2013
Metropolitan Hilarion visited the scout camp at St. George Pathfinders’ "Tsarskoe Selo" Chapter
On Saturday, July 13, St. George Pathfinders of America summer scout camp, "Tsarskoe Selo" Chapter (Northville, NY), marked the "Day of Remembrance of the Fallen Faithful" (Russian: DPV). The First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York...

July 17, 2013
Visitation Schedule of the Hawaiian Iveron Icon of the Mother of God within the Eastern American Diocese
With the blessing of Metropolitan Hilarion, from July 26 to August 4, the Hawaiian Iveron Icon of the Mother of God will visit the Eastern American Diocese. The icon’s visit is scheduled to coincide with the diocesan celebration of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’.

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.

July 15, 2013
Nanuet, NY: The 35th Anniversary of the Repose of Archbishop Andrei (Rymarenko) of Rockland was prayerfully commemorated in Novo-Diveevo
 Friday, July 12, on the feast of the Holy Leaders of the Apostles Sts. Peter & Paul, marked the 35th anniversary of the repose of the ever-memorable Archbishop Andrei (Rymarenko) of Rockland, vicar of the Eastern American Diocese.

July 14, 2013
Coronado: Parish Life in Costa Rica
From Thursday the 13th to Monday the 17th of June, Eastern American Diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov held an official visit to the ROCOR mission in Costa Rica, headquartered at the Church of our Lady of Vladimir in Coronado. Our Lady of Vladimir Mission was recently left without a priest...

July 12, 2013
 New York City: An Extraordinary Session of the Synod of Bishops was held
On Wednesday, July 10, an extraordinary session of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia was held, presided over by its First Hierarch, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York. Participating in the meeting were permanent members of the Synod of Bishops...

July 11, 2013
 Howell, NJ: Metropolitan Hilarion led the patronal feast day of Our Lady of Tikhvin Church
On Tuesday, July 9, the feast of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God, parishioners of St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral celebrated the patronal feast day of the old St. Alexander Nevsky Church, renamed in honor of the sacred image of Tikhvin.

July 10, 2013
 Mayfield, PA: Metropolitan Hilarion performed two ordinations at St. John the Baptist Cathedral
On Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th of July, on the feast of the Nativity of St. John the Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist of the Lord, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, led the patronal feast day of St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Mayfield, PA.

July 8, 2013
Jackson, NJ: St. Vladimir’s Ball set to begin the Celebration of the 1025th Anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’
St. Vladimir’s Day Celebrations on July 26-28 will begin with a grand ball on Friday, July 26. In years past, there has been a tradition of organizing various social events during St. Vladimir’s weekend to give the faithful an opportunity to meet outside of the services.

July 5, 2013
 Framingham, MA: Bishop Jerome led the patronal feast day in St. John the Wonderworker Church
On Friday, June 29, the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God arrived at St. John the Wonderworker Church. The All-Night Vigil was led by His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Jerome of Manhattan.

July 1, 2013
New York City: Bishop Jerome’s namesday was celebrated in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign
On Thursday, June 28, on the feast day of Blessed Jerome of Stridonium, the namesday of His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Jerome of Manhattan, was celebrated at the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.

July 1, 2013
Vineland, NJ: Metropolitan Hilarion led the Patronal Feast of Holy Trinity Church
 The great feast of the Holy Life-Creating Trinity – Pentecost – is marked by Russian Orthodox Christians with particular triumph and fanfare. In accordance with centuries-old custom, on this day the holy churches are adorned with fresh flowers and other greenery.