Atlanta,
GA: "I accepted the calling of First Hierarch as an obedience before the
Holy Church..." An interview with Metropolitan Hilarion
October
30, 2009
On Friday, October 23, the final day of the pastoral conference,
diocesan Media Office correspondent Reader Gregory Levitsky was
granted a talk with the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad,
Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America and New York, on the subject
of developments within the Eastern American Diocese, clerical spouses,
and Holy Cross Monastery.
Albany,
NY: Frescoes are being painted in the Church of the Nativity of the Mother of
God
October
30, 2009
In
the recently constructed Church
of the Nativity of the Mother of God in the capital of New York,
Albany, the walls are being painted with marvelous frescoes. The iconographer,
Archriest Theodore Jurewicz, is a cleric of the Nativity of Christ Church in
Erie, PA.
New
York: Bishop Jerome celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Church of the
Holy Fathers
October
30, 2009
On
Sunday, October 25, the Holy Fathers Church of the Seven Ecumenical
Councils in New York, NY, celebrated its annual patronal feast day.
The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Grace, Jerome, Bishop of
Manhattan, co-served by rector Priest Alexander Botschagow, Priest
Vadim Arefiev, Priest Vitaly Lialukov, Deacon Dimitri Temidis, Deacon
Nathan Mousselli, and the Metropolitan’s Subdeacon George Schatiloff.
Sergiyev Posad: Dean of Holy Trinity Seminary takes part in the Feast
Day of the Moscow Theological Schools the Protection of the Mother of
God
October
30, 2009
On
October 13, 2009, Protodeacon Vladimir Tsurikov, Dean of Holy Trinity
Seminary, arrived at the Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra, where he
prayed at the All-Night Vigil in the Holy Protection church of the
Moscow Theological Academy. The festive services were headed by the
Rector of Moscow Theological Schools Archbishop Evgenii of Vereia.
Atlanta,
GA: Voices of Participants of the Pastoral Conference
October
28, 2009
On
the last day of the pastoral conference, diocesan media office
correspondent Reader Gregory Levitsky spoke with some of the
participants of the pastoral conference. Participants were ask one
question: What did this pastoral conference mean for you?" We
offer their answers below.
Rochester,
NY: Metropolitan Hilarion celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Holy Virgin
Protection Church
October
27, 2009
On
Sunday, October 18, His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern
America and New York, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Holy Virgin
Protection Church in Rochester, NY. His Eminence was co-served by
parish rector Archpriest Gregory Naumenko, Igumen Varsonofy, Hieromonk Theophylact, Protodeacon Victor Lochmatow and parish Deacon Andrei
Strapko.
Atlanta:
His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the Feast
of the Optina Elders
October
23, 2009 - 9:00 PM
Friday, October 23, the day of the memory of the Holy Elders of Optina,
marked the third and final day of the Eastern American Diocesan pastoral
conference. At 8:30 AM, the vicar bishops, clergy, and worshipers greeted
their First Hierarch, the Very Most Reverende Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern
America and New York.
Atlanta:
The First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad served the All-Night Vigil on
the feast of the Optina Elders
October
23, 2009 - 8:15 PM
On Thursday, October
22, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence,
Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America and New York, served the All-Night
Vigil on the feast of the holy venerable Elders of Optina. His Eminence was
co-served by Their Graces, Bishop George of Mayfield and Bishop Jerome of
Manhattan, as well as those priests and deacons attending the
conference.
Atlanta:
Photo-Report of the second day of the conference
Oct.
23, 2009 - 3:00 PM
The second day of the
pastoral conference was held in Red Top Mountain State Park. Priest John Moses
held a panel discussion with the clergy about missionary efforts in the
diocese, and Archpriest Anastasy Yatrelis held a discussion with the matushkas
about different spiritual topics.
Atlanta: Diocesan Secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov delivered the State of the Diocese Address
October
23, 2009 - 12:50 PM
The
second day of the pastoral conference was dedicated to missionary
efforts and addressing the current state of affairs in the diocese.
After the conclusion of the media office presentation, diocesan
secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov delivered the State
of the Diocese address.
Atlanta:
Second Day of the Conference took place on Red Top Mountain
Oct.
22, 2009 - 4:30 PM
On
the second day of the conference, delegates departed for the wonderful Red Top
Mountain State Park, where the pastoral conference's work continued. The
delegates once again split into two groups: Priest John Moses led a discussion
with the clergy on missionary efforts in the diocese, and Archpriest Anastasy
Yatrelis led a discussion with the matushkas on a variety of spiritual
topics.
Atlanta:
First Day of Work at the Pastoral Conference Concluded
October
21,2009 11:50 PM
For the
second half of the first day of the pastoral conference, the delegates were
split into two groups: the matuskas stayed to join a discussion with
Metropolitan Hilarion and Archpriest Yaroslav Belikow, on the role and service
of matushkas in the Orthodox Church. Archpriest Serge Lukianov led a
discussion with the clergy, on the topic of practical liturgical
methods.
Atlanta:
Presentations by Mr. Matthew Gallatin and Mitred Archpriest Victor Potapov
October
21, 2009 - 5:00
PM
On the first day
of the diocesan pastoral conference, renowned speaker and philosophy professor
Matthew Gallatin gave a speech entitled, “Crown them with Glory and Honor:
the one Witness and Ministry of the Priestly Couple.” We offer our visitors
an audio recording of Mr. Gallatin’s speech.
Atlanta:
An Icon with the Relics of all of the Holy Optina Elders Presides over
the Pastoral Conference
October
21, 2009
- 3:30 PM
A
unique icon of the Venerable Elders of Optina, carved entirely out of
wood and with the relics of all 14 Optina Elders, is presiding over
the pastoral conference. The icon usually resides in St. John the
Baptist Cathedral in Washington, DC and, with the blessing of the
rector, Mitred Archpriest Victor Potapov, was brought to the pastoral
conference. This is due to the fact that the last day of the
conference happens to be the day of Venerable Optina Elders.
Atlanta:
The Official Opening of the Pastoral Conference of the Eastern
American Diocese
October
21, 2009 - 12:30 PM
On
Wednesday, October 21, the delegates to the pastoral conference
gathered at the Church of St. Mary of Egypt for the official opening
of the conference. At 9:30 AM, diocesan secretary served a moleben
before the beginning of any good work, so as to call down the grace of
the Holy Spirit on our Archpastors and the conference delegates. After
the moleben, parish rector, Mitred Archpriest John Townsend, greeted
His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion.
Jackson, NJ: Bishop Jerome
Celebrated the Divine Liturgy in Holy Virgin Protection Church
October
21, 2009
There
is a little known additional church of this Diocese dedicated to the
Protection of the Theotokos. This is the lower church of St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ. This lower church was
originally dedicated to St. Olga, but in the 1960s, after an ancient,
darkened icon of the Protection of the Theotokos self-renewed there,
this church was rededicated in Her honor.
Atlanta,
GA: The First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad and Delegates of the
Pastoral Conference Arrived in Atlanta
October
21, 2009 - 8:00 AM
On
Tuesday, October 20, His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern
America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church
Outside of Russia, arrived in Atlanta, GA to lead the pastoral
conference of clergy of the Eastern American Diocese and their
spouses.
South
Carolina: Joint Liturgy of the Parishes of North & South Carolinas
October
19, 2009
The
tradition of annually conducting divine services under the open sky in
Cheraw State Park began 14 years ago, when Archpriest Anastasy
Yatrelis, rector of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church in Summerville,
SC took care to spiritually nourish the Holy Trinity Orthodox
Community in Durham, NC.
Wayne,
WV: Bp. George led the Divine Services in Holy Cross Monastery for the Feast
of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos
October
18, 2009
On
Tuesday the 13th and Wednesday the 14th of October, on the feast of the
Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos, His Grace, Bishop George of Mayfield,
led the divine services in Holy Cross Monastery in West Virginia. His Grace
was co-served by Igumen Seraphim, administrator of the monastery, along with
the other clerics of the monastery.
Decree
of the Synod of Bishops № 281 on the rights and duties of supernumerary
clergy
October 17, 2009
Since many of the clergymen in our diocese are required to earn a living by
private means, we would like to offer our readers a decree from the Synod of
Bishops №
281, on the rights and duties of supernumerary clergy.
Krasnodar
(Yekaterinodar), Russia: The Historic Hand-Over Ceremony of Regalia from
the Kuban Cossack Voisko in the USA to Russia
October
17, 2009
On the feast of the Protection
of the Most Holy Theotokos, Kuban Cossacks mark the day of their
rebirth. In the great hall of the Kuban Cossack Voisko in Krasnodar
(formerly Yekaterinodar), a
triumphal gathering took place on the occasion of the 19th anniversary
of the restoration of the Kuban Cossack Voisko (KCV). In attendance
were Krasnodar Governor Alexander N. Tkachyov, Chairman of the
Legislative Assembly of Krasnodar Vladimir A. Beketov.
Nyack,
NY: Bishop Jerome led the Divine Services on the Parish Feast Day of
Holy Virgin Protection Church
October
16, 2009
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.
Stratford, CT: Metropolitan
Hilarion led the 80th
Anniversary Celebration of St.
Nicholas Church
October
13, 2009
On
Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th of October, His Eminence,
Metropolitan Hilarion, led the divine services at St. Nicholas Church
in Stratford, CT to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the parish's
founding. Upon his arrival, the parish youth greeted the Metropolitan
with flower petals. His Eminence was co-served by seven priests and
two deacons during the All-Night Vigil.
New
York, NY: Metropolitan Hilarion celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the
Synodal Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh
October
10, 2009
On
Thursday, October 8, His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, celebrated
the Divine Liturgy in the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh, which is
located on the first floor of the Synod Headquarters in Manhattan. His
Eminence was co-served by Bishops Gabriel of Montreal and Jerome of
Manhattan, as well as 12 other clergymen.
Washington,
D.C.: His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion visits the Nations Capital
October 9, 2009
The first weekend of October, 2009
will be treasured in the memories of the parishioners and friends of
St John the Baptist Cathedral for a long time to come. October 3rd
ushered in our annual two-day Fall Bazaar. Organizers of the bazaar
and their helpers worked together to create a warm mood and welcoming
atmosphere, which was felt by everyone. This event is important to our
parish life not only in terms of material benefit to our church, but
also because it gives us the opportunity to show our heterodox guests
the beauty of our temple, the depth of our Orthodox Christian faith
and acquainting them with our Russian national and spiritual
traditions.
Mahopac,
NY: Bishop Peter of Cleveland visited the New Kursk Root Hermitage
October 9, 2009
On Saturday, October 3, His
Grace, Bishop Peter of Cleveland, visited the New Kursk Root Hermitage
in Mahopac, NY, and the Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God.
Vladyka was accompanied by Subdeacon George Shatiloff, member of the
Eastern American Diocesan Council.
Howell,
NJ: His Grace Bishop Meletiy of Khotin celebrated the Divine Liturgy in St.
George's Church
October
9,
2009
On
Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th of October, festive divine
services took place in St. George's Church (Howell, NJ) for the Sunday
after the Exaltation, as well as the Finding of the Relics of St.
Demetrius of Rostov. On Saturday evening, His Grace, Bishop Meletiy of
Khotin, arrived at the church. His Grace, Bishop George of Mayfield,
also attended.
Millville,
NJ: The Myrrh-Streaming Icon of the Mother of God "Softener of
Evil Hearts" visits St. Nicholas Church
October
9, 2009
On
Saturday, October 3, the myrrh-
streaming icon of the Mother of God
"Softener of Evil Hearts" visited St. Nicholas Church in
Millville, NJ. A moleben with an akathist was officiated by
Archimandrite Athanasy (Mastalski).
Mayfield, PA: The Miraculous Icon of the Mother of God the “Softener
of Evil Hearts” visited St. John the Baptist Cathedral
October
9, 2009
On
Thursday, October 1, the miraculous icon of the Mother of God the
“Softener of Evil Hearts” visited St. John the Baptist Cathedral
in Mayfield, Pennsylvania. The icon was greeted by the Very Reverend
Mitred Archpriest John D. Sorochka and Protodeacon Gregory Petrochko.
Mahopac,
NY: The Patronal Feast Day of the New Kursk-Root Hermitage
October 1, 2009
On
Sunday, September 27, the Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy
Theotokos (New Kursk-Root Hermitage) in Mahopac, NY, celebrated its
annual patronal feast day. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His
Grace Jerome, Bishop of Manhattan, co-served by Archpriest Alexander
Donchenko, Archpriest Ilya Gun, Hieromonk Nicholas (Perekrestov), and
Deacon Dimitri Temidis.
