Howell, NJ: The Conclusion of Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov's visit to the Eastern American Diocese
March 10, 2010
On Monday, March 8, Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov returned to the diocesan center in Howell, NJ from Holy Cross Monastery. That night, on the eve of the feast of the First and Second Findings of the Holy Head of St. John the Baptist, Fr. Artemy led the Festal Matins in St. George’s Church. A special joy was present during the service – the kamilavka of St. John of Kronstadt arrived from St. Seraphim of Sarov Church in Sea Cliff, NY.

Sunday of the Holy Cross in Holy Cross Monastery
March 8, 2010
On Saturday, March 6, His Grace, Bishop George of Mayfield, led the All-Night Vigil with the bringing out of the Cross in the main church of Holy Cross Monastery. His Grace was co-served by Fr. Artemy, monastery administrator Igumen Seraphim (Voepel), and the monastery clergy, in the presence of a multitude of the faithful.

Middlebrook, VA: Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov visited All Saints of North America Church
March 8, 2010
On Friday, March 5, Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov and Hiermonk Alexander (Frizzell; resident of Holy Cross Monastery) arrived in the town of Middlebrook, VA, where the honored guest was greeted by the parishioners of All Saints of North America Church, and a bountiful dinner was prepared for all in the parish hall.

Washington, DC: Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov visited the American capital and St. John the Baptist Cathedral
March 8, 2010
On Thursday, March 4, Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov, accompanied by Hieromonk Alexander (Frizzell), visited the American capital, Washington, DC. The rector of St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Archpriest Victor Potapov, led a tour of Washington and some of its cathedrals for his guest.

Brooklyn: A Film on the Denizens of the Mercy House of St. John of Kronstadt
March 7, 2010
Parishioners of the Church of Our Lady "The Inexhaustible Chalice" in Brooklyn have produced a short Russian-language film about the lives of the denizens of the Mercy House of St. John of Kronstadt in Brighton, and about the fates of people who have fallen into physical dependence as a result of their various passions.

The Patriarch's Year - An interview with Archpriest Serafim Gan
March 6, 2010
A little more than a year ago, Metropolitan Kyrill of Smolensk and Kaliningrad became Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia. On the eve of the election, animated debate raged in the media – who would be elected Patriarch? What effect would the new Patriarch have on the development of relations between the two united Churches – the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR) and the Russian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate?

Rocky Hill, NJ: ROCOR’s First Hierarch celebrated the Divine Liturgy in St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Church
March 6, 2010
On Sunday, February 28, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Church in Rocky Hill, NJ. 

Announcement from the Eastern American Diocesan Music Committee
March 6, 2010
The EADMC is pleased to offer parishes a copy of the full canon of the Great Feast of Annunciation, with troparia, in Slavonic, for use at Matins of March 25/April 7, 2010. Because the feast falls this year during Bright Week, it is proper to sing, and not read, all the appointed texts.

Rochester, NY: The Diocesan Youth Choir sang at Holy Protection Church
March 6, 2010
On February 28, the Second Sunday of Great Lent, when the Orthodox Church commemorates the work of the great defender of the faith St. Gregory Palamas, the Eastern American Diocesan Youth Choir was privileged to sing in the parish of the Protection of the Mother of God in Rochester, NY.

Mayfield: The Lenten Retreat and Pastoral Conference concluded
March 5, 2010
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 diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov, Archpriest George Larin, Archpriest Victor Potapov, Archpriest Wsewolod Drobot, and cathedral dean Archpriest John Sorochka.

Mayfield: The First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad celebrated the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts in St. John the Baptist Cathedral
March 3, 2010
On Wednesday, March 3, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America and New York, celebrated the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts in St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Mayfield, PA. His Eminence was co-served by Their Graces, Bishops George of Mayfield and Jerome of Manhattan.

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March 13-14, 2010
Metropolitan Hilarion will lead the divine services in St. Alexander Nevsky Church in Richmond, ME. 

March 13-14, 2010
Bishop George will lead the divine services in St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Church in Columbia, SC on the 4th Sunday of Great Lent. 

March 13-14, 2010
Bishop Jerome will lead the divine services in Holy Epiphany Church in Boston, on the 4th Sunday of Great Lent.

March 14, 2010
The Sacrament of Holy Unction will be held in St. George's Church in Howell, NJ at 4:00 PM. Click here for more information.

March 15, 2010
Metropolitan Hilarion will depart for the Australian and New Zealand Diocese.

March 20-21, 2010
Bishop George will lead the divine services in St. Mary of Egypt Church in Atlanta, on the 5th Sunday of Great Lent.

March 21, 2010
Bishop Jerome will celebrate the Divine Liturgy in St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ on the 50th anniversary of the repose of Archbishop Vitaly (Maximenko).

March 21, 2010
Bishop Jerome will perform the Sacrament of Holy Unction in St. Michael's Cathedral in Paterson, NJ.

March 28, 2010
Bishop Jerome will perform the Sacrament of Holy Unction in Holy Virgin Protection Church in Nyack, NY at 4:00 PM. 

March 29 - April 4, 2010
Bishop George will lead the divine services in Holy Cross Monastery for Passion Week and Holy Pascha.

March 29 - April 4, 2010
Bishop Jerome will lead the divine services in the Synodal Cathedral for Passion Week and Holy Pascha.      

April 5, 2010
Bishop Jerome will celebrate the Divine Liturgy in St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Lakewood, NJ.

April 7, 2010
Bishop Jerome will celebrate the Divine Liturgy in Holy Annunciation Church in Flushing, NY. 

April 11, 2010
Bishop Jerome will celebrate the Divine Liturgy in the Dormition Convent "Novo-Diveevo" in Nanuet, NY.

April 18, 2010
Bishop Jerome will celebrate the Divine Liturgy in the Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God in Mahopac, NY.

April 19, 2010
Metropolitan Hilarion will return to the Eastern American Diocese from Australia. 

May 6, 2010
Bishop George will lead the divine services in St. George's Church in Howell, NJ on the occasion of his name's day and the parish feast day. 

May 8, 2010
Bishop Jerome will celebrate the Divine Liturgy of St. Mark in the Synodal Cathedral. 

May 23, 2010
Bishop Jerome will celebrate the Divine Liturgy in Holy Trinity Church in Vineland, NJ.

May 1-2, 2010
"Serving the Church through Ordination" A conference for men interested in becoming ordained clergymen will be held at Holy Cross Monastery. Further details will be published shortly. 

May 27-29, 2010
The EADMC will host the first annual Diocesan Music Conference at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Washington D.C. Further details will be published shortly.

September 6, 2010
Great Consecration of the Nativity of the Mother of God Church in Albany, NY. Click here for more information. 

November 1-3, 2010
A Pastoral Conference for clergy and matushkas of the Eastern American Diocese will be held at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Washington, D.C.