On Friday, August 19, the great feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen; former Primate of the Orthodox Church in America) performed an archpastoral visit to Jordanville, NY, and celebrated Divine Liturgy in Holy Trinity Monastery. His Eminence was co-served by the abbot, Archimandrite Luke (Murianka), and monastery clergy.

Upon completion of the Liturgy, Metropolitan Jonah delivered a sermon on the topic of the feast, and then blessed fruits in the church. After the service, a festal luncheon was offered for the brethren and guests in the monastery refectory.