June 2013

June 28, 2013
"It was like a second tonsure" – Fire destroys Skete and Candle Factory at Holy Cross Monastery
On Sunday, June 23, a fire destroyed the Nativity of the Mother of God Women’s Skete and candle factory, located on Holy Cross Monastery’s property. There were no casualties. The cause of fire has yet to be determined.

June 27, 2013
"The goal is to sing as one big family" ‒ Choir singers from across America are invited to sing at the St. Vladimir’s Day Celebrations
On July 26-28, hundreds ‒ maybe even thousands ‒ of people will descend upon the small town of Jackson, NJ to celebrate the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’ and the 75th anniversary of the founding of St. Vladimir Memorial Church.

June 27, 2013
Jordanville, NY: On Holy Spirit Day, Metropolitan Hilarion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Monastery
On Monday, June 24, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, paid an Archpastoral visit to Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville...

June 26, 2013
Jordanville, NY: Pentecost in Holy Trinity Monastery was led by Bishop George of Mayfield
On Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd of June, Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY, celebrated its patronal feast – Holy Pentecost. On Saturday evening, the festal Vigil was led by His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop George of Mayfield...

June 24, 2013
 New York City: Departed members of the House of Romanov were prayerfully commemorated in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign
On Tuesday, June 18, a panihida was served in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City, during which the entire Royal House of Romanov was prayerfully commemorated.

June 23, 2013
 Wayne, WV: Fire destroys candle factory and skete at Holy Cross Monastery
 Around 6:00 AM on Sunday morning, on the feast of Holy Pentecost, a fire burned down the building housing the Convent of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary and candle factory at Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV. By the grace of God, the fire caused the monastics no serious, life-threatening injuries.

June 21, 2013
 Buffalo, NY: Metropolitan Hilarion led the Divine Services in Sts. Theodore Church
On Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th of June, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, paid an Archpastoral visit to Buffalo, NY, and led the divine services in Sts. Theodore Church.

June 19, 2013
A Directive from Metropolitan Hilarion to all clerics of the Eastern American Diocese
On July 26-28, the feast of the Holy Great Prince Vladimir, an All-Diocesan Celebration in honor of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’ and the 75th anniversary of St. Vladimir Memorial Church will be held in Jackson, NJ.

June 19, 2013
"The Restorer of Canonical Order in North America:" On the 80th Anniversary of the Repose of Archbishop Apollinary (Koshevoy)
 Wednesday, June 19 marks the 80th anniversary of the repose of Archbishop Apollinary (Koshevoy), at one time ROCOR’s Archbishop of North America & Canada, and one of the most significant and heroic figures in the history of the Church Abroad in the United States.

June 19, 2013
 Resaca, GA: Bishop Jerome led the patronal feast day of Glorious Ascension Monastery
On Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th of June, on the great feast of the Ascension of the Lord, His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Jerome of Manhattan, paid an Archpastoral visit to Resaca, GA, where he led the patronal feast day of Glorious Ascension Monastery.

June 18, 2013
 Pennsylvania: A Joint Liturgy was held at Round Hill Park
On June 16, the Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council, a joint Divine Liturgy and picnic of parishes of the Church Abroad in Western Pennsylvania took place at Round Hill Park. This year, for the first time, the rectors of three parishes in the greater Pittsburgh area gathered together...

June 17, 2013
San German, PR: Metropolitan Hilarion will travel with Volunteers in Mission to Puerto Rico
On November 2-11, a group from the Volunteers in Mission (VIM) Program will travel to Puerto Rico for a work week at the parish of San Juan Climaco (St. John of the Ladder) in San German. The project is being organized with the blessing of the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad...

June 17, 2013
Registration has begun for St. Seraphim Camp
St. Seraphim Camp has opened its registration online for the July 28-August 4, 2013 term. The camp, located in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, is open to children from the third grade until 18 years old. Begun with the blessing and encouragement of the ever-memorable Metropolitan Laurus...

June 17, 2013
Ipswich, MA: Metropolitan Hilarion led the Patronal Feast of St. John the Russian Church
On Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th of June, the feast of the New Confessor St. John the Russian, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, paid an Archpastoral visit to St. John the Russian Church in Ipswich, MA...

June 17, 2013
 Columbia, SC: St. Elizabeth’s Church held a fundraiser barbeque
On Saturday, June 15, St. Elizabeth the New-Martyr Church in Columbia, SC held its annual fundraiser barbeque to benefit the parish’s building fund. Parishioners, friends, and neighbors came from all across the Columbia metropolitan area to partake of "barbeque"...

June 15, 2013
 Atlanta, GA: A Large Collection of Relics visited Joy of All Who Sorrow Church
On Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th of June, parishioners of the Church of our Lady, "Joy of All Who Sorrow," in Atlanta, GA, had a unique opportunity to venerate a great number of holy relics, brought to the parish by Mother Andrea and Mother Theodora of St. Nicholas Monastery...

June 12, 2013
 Wayne, WV: Holy Cross Monastery will be holding a Matching Fund Drive for Project Kellia
From June 1 through September 29, Holy Cross Monastery will be holding a matching fund drive for Project Kellia, the goal of which is to complete the construction of a monastic dormitory, necessary for the monastery’s continued growth.

June 10, 2013
 West Point, MS: A new parish has opened in Mississippi
The Eastern American Diocese now has a parish in the state of Mississippi. St. Brigid of Kildare Church was founded as a Western Rite parish in June 2011. In April 2013, they petitioned to be accepted into the Eastern American Diocese...

June 4, 2013
Jordanville, NY: The 65th Commencement of Holy Trinity Seminary
On Sunday, May 26, 2013, Holy Trinity Seminary in Jordanville, NY celebrated its 65th annual commencement. Candidates who had successfully completed all requirements were awarded Diplomas of the Bachelor of Theology degree and the right to wear the seminary graduate’s badge.

June 3, 2013
Wayne, WV: Metropolitan Hilarion visited Holy Cross Monastery
On Tuesday, May 28, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, visited Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV. His Eminence attended the early morning Divine Liturgy and greeted the brethren...

June 3, 2013
 Harrisonburg, VA: Bishop Jerome led the Patronal Feast Day of Holy Myrrhbearers Mission
On May 19, the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women, His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Jerome of Manhattan, paid an archpastoral visit to Holy Myrrhbearers Mission in Harrisonburg, VA and led the patronal feast day.

June 3, 2013
Vashon Island, WA: Bishop George visited All-Merciful Saviour Monastery
With the blessing of His Eminence Kyrill, Archbishop of San Francisco & Western America, and at the invitation of rector Abbot Tryphon (Parsons), His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop George of Mayfield, visited All-Merciful Saviour Monastery on Vashon Island, WA.