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Staten Island, NY: Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal pays Archpastoral Visit to Our Lady "Unexpected Joy" Church - 12/09/24

On Wednesday, December 4, the great feast of the Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos, Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal & Canada paid an archpastoral visit to Our Lady "Unexpected Joy" Church in Staten Island, NY, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy.


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North Port, FL: Feast of Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos in Our Lady of Pochaev Church - 12/08/24

On November 21/December 4, the Orthodox Church prayerfully commemorates the great feast of the Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos.


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New York City: Synodal Choir holds Benefit Concert in Honor of Tenth Anniversary of Metropolitan Nicholas’ Episcopal Consecration - 12/07/24

On Friday evening, December 6, the Synodal Choir held a concert entitled "Your Soul Shall Rejoice" in honor of the tenth anniversary of the episcopal consecration of His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York. The proceeds of the concert were collected to benefit the restoration of the Synodal headquarters. 


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New York City: On Feast of Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 12/06/24

On Wednesday, December 4, when the Holy Church celebrates the great feast of the Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City


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Syracuse, NY: Bishop Luke celebrates Liturgy in Entrance into the Temple of the Holy Virgin Church - 12/05/24

On December 1 – the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost – Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Luke of Syracuse paid an archpastoral visit to the Church of the Entrance into the Temple of the Holy Virgin (St. Mary’s) in Jamesville-Syracuse, NY, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy in honor of the parish’s upcoming patronal feast day (December 4).


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New York City: On 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 12/04/24

On December 1, the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City


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Fund for Assistance participates in Giving Tuesday - 12/03/24

This year, on Tuesday, December 3, the Fund for Assistance to the Russian Church Outside of Russia is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving, for the eighth year in a row.


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Epistle of Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, for the Beginning of the Nativity Fast - 11/30/24

I greet you with the first days of the Nativity Fast, which prepares us to celebrate the Incarnation and Humanification of the living God, Who became a living Man!


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St. Petersburg, FL: Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in St. Andrew Cathedral - 11/29/24

On November 24, the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to St. Andrew Stratelates Cathedral in St. Petersburg, FL, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy.


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Westborough, MA: Holy Trinity Publications holds Event for Launch of New Book "Tsarist Russia in Greater Syria" - 11/25/24

On Tuesday, November 19, Holy Trinity Publications held a book launch for new release: Tsarist Russia in Greater Syria at the diocesan chancery of Bishop John of Worcester & New England (Antiochian Archdiocese) in Westborough, MA. The event featured greetings from Metropolitan Saba (in absentia) and Bishop John, followed by a conversation with the author, Dr Najib E. Saliba.


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Wayne, NJ: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of St. Michael Church - 11/22/24

On Thursday, November 21, the feast of the Holy Archangel of God Michael and the other Heavenly Bodiless Hosts, the clergy and parishioners of St. Michael Church in Wayne, NJ, celebrated their patronal feast day. Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in honor of the occasion.


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Jordanville, NY: Archbishop Peter of Chicago & Mid-America buried at Holy Trinity Monastery - 11/21/24

On Monday, November 18, the feast of Holy Confessor Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow & All Russia, the burial of Archbishop Peter of Chicago & Mid-America took place at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY. The day before, on the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, His Grace Luke, Bishop of Syracuse, along with the brethren, seminarians, and pilgrims of the monastery, met the coffin with the body of the deceased, which was brought to Holy Trinity Cathedral during the monastic services.


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Chicago, IL: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Funeral of Archbishop Peter of Chicago & Mid-America - 11/21/24

After presiding over the great consecration of Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Santa Rosa, CA, on Monday, November 11, and bidding farewell to His Eminence Kyrill, Archbishop of San Francisco & Western America, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, headed to Chicago, IL


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Boston, MA: Inaugural Gathering of the New England Deanery Fellowship Choir at Holy Epiphany Church - 11/15/24

On Sunday, November 10, the New England Deanery Liturgical Music Committee held the inaugural gathering of the New England Deanery Fellowship Choir at Holy Epiphany Church in Boston (Roslindale), Massachusetts. The "Friendsgiving" event brought together 45 singers and choir directors from across the deanery.


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Philadelphia, PA: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of Joy of All Who Sorrow Church - 11/11/24

On Wednesday, November 6, when the Holy Church honors the feast of the icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow," Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to Joy of All Who Sorrow Church in Philadelphia, PA, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy in honor of the parish’s patronal feast.


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Jordanville, NY: 27th Anniversary of Brother José’s Martyric Death observed at Holy Trinity Monastery - 11/11/24

On Saturday the 2nd and Sunday the 3rd of November, pilgrims from across the Eastern American Diocese flocked to Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY to commemorate the martyric death of Brother José Muñoz-Cortés, the guardian of myrrh-streaming Montreal Icon of the Mother of God.


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Chicago, IL: Archbishop Peter of Chicago & Mid-America reposed in the Lord - 11/10/24

On Friday, November 8, the feast of Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica, His Eminence Peter, Archbishop of Chicago & Mid-America, unexpectedly reposed in the Lord.


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San Francisco, CA: Metropolitan Nicholas begins Visit to Western American Diocese - 11/08/24

On Thursday, November 7, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York began his archpastoral visit to the Western American Diocese.


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Newark, NJ: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of Our Lady of Kazan Church - 11/06/24

On Monday, November 4, the feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to Our Lady of Kazan Church in Newark, NJ, where he officiated its patronal feast day.


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New York City: On 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Nicholas serves Panihida for Ever-Memorable Metropolitan Hilarion - 11/05/24

On November 3rd, the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, when the Holy Church commemorates the Venerable Hilarion the Great and Hilarion of the Kiev Caves, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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Utica, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates 60th Anniversary Celebrations of St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Church - 11/04/24

On Thursday, October 31, and Friday, November 1, the clergy and parishioners of St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Church in Utica, NY celebrated their parish’s patronal feast.


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Toronto, Canada: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates 75th Anniversary of Holy Trinity Church - 11/04/24

On October 26-27, the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, officiated celebrations in honor of the 75th anniversary of the founding of Holy Trinity Church and the 50th anniversary of pastoral service of its longtime rector, Archpriest Vladimir Malchenko.


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New York City: Holy Fathers Church celebrates Patronal Feast - 11/03/24

On October 27, the Sunday the Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, Holy Fathers Church in New York City marked its patronal feast day.


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Rochester, NY: Bishop Luke officiates Divine Services in Protection of the Mother of God Church - 10/30/24

On Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th of October ‒ the feast of the Holy Hierarch Jonah of Hankou ‒ His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Luke of Syracuse came from Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY to Protection of the Mother of God Church in Rochester, NY.


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Lenoir City, TN: St. Nektarios Parish congratulates Rector on Ordination Anniversary - 10/29/24

On October 20, the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, parish rector Archpriest Job Watts celebrated Divine Liturgy in St. Nektarios Church in Lenoir City, TN, co-served by parish clergy.


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Stratford, CT: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Jubilee Celebrations of St. Nicholas Church - 10/28/24

On Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th of October, the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, as well as the day when the Church commemorates the Holy Hierarch Jonah of Hankow, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York performed an archpastoral visit to St. Nicholas Church in Stratford, CT.


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St. James, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of St. Dionysios Monastery - 10/22/24

On Wednesday, October 16, St. Dionysios the Areopagite Monastery in St. James, NY celebrated its patronal feast day. The brotherhood and parishioners welcomed His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, who arrived to officiate the divine services.


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Glen Cove, NY: Bishop Jerome officiates Patronal Feast of Holy Intercession Church - 10/21/24

On Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th of October, the feast of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos, with the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas, Bishop Jerome (Shaw) paid an archpastoral visit to Holy Virgin Intercession Church in Glen Cove, NY, where he officiated the divine services on the occasion of the parish’s patronal feast.


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Nyack, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of Holy Protection Church - 10/20/24

On Monday, October 14, the feast of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, celebrated Divine Liturgy in eponymous church in Nyack, NY on the occasion of its patronal feast.


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New Brunswick, NJ: Holy Protection Church celebrates Patronal Feast - 10/19/24

On Monday, October 14, when the Holy Church celebrates the feast of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos, Holy Protection Church in New Brunswick, NJ celebrated its patronal feast.


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New York City: On 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 10/18/24

On October 13, the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City. Concelebrating with His Eminence were Hieromonk Theognost (Kogan) and Protodeacon Serge Arlievsky (cathedral clerics).


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Wheaton, MD: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of St. Thecla Church - 10/17/24

On Monday, October 7, the feast of Holy Protomartyr & Equal-of-the-Apostles Thecla of Iconium, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to the eponymous church in Wheaton, MD, and officiated the divine services there on the occasion of the parish’s patronal feast day.


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Washington, DC: Matushka Joanna Mitchell reposed in the Lord - 10/15/24

On Monday, October 14, the feast of the Protection of the Mother of God, Matushka Joanna (Cynthia) Mitchell, wife of Protodeacon Patrick Mitchell (cleric of St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Washington, DC), reposed in the Lord.


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New York City: On Feast of Uncovering of Relics of St. John of Shanghai, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in St. Sergius Church - 10/14/24

On Saturday, October 12, the feast of the uncovering of the incorrupt and much-healing relics of the Holy Hierarch John, Archbishop of Shanghai & San Francisco, the Wonderworker, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, celebrated Divine Liturgy in St. Sergius of Radonezh Church at the Synodal Headquarters in New York City.


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Florida: Procession through West Florida Neighborhoods, Suburbs ahead of Hurricane Milton - 10/14/24

As was reported, Hurricane Milton approached the state of Florida, and, according to weather forecasters, was slated to bring destruction and danger to the lives of local residents.


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New York City: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of St. Sergius Church - 10/13/24

On Tuesday, October 8, the feast of the Repose of Venerable Sergius, Abbot of Radonezh and Wonderworker of all Russia, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy for the patronal feast day of St. Sergius Church at the Synodal Headquarters in New York City.


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Fletcher, NC: St. Nicholas Church leads Recovery Efforts after Hurricane Helene - 10/12/24

On Thursday, September 26 ‒ the Forefeast of the Exaltation of the Cross ‒ Hurricane Helene struck the Asheville-Fletcher region of Western North Carolina. By evening, St. Nicholas Church in Fletcher had lost power and internet, yet a few parishioners braved the storm to attend the festal All-Night Vigil.


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New York City: On 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 10/08/24

On October 6, the 15th Sunday after Pentecost and the day when the Holy Church celebrates the Conception of the Holy and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist of the Lord John, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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Nyack, NY: Parish School Year begins at Holy Virgin Protection Church - 10/08/24

The Parish School at Holy Virgin Protection Church in Nyack, NY has begun its new school year. On Saturday, September 28, school director and parish rector Archpriest Elias Gorsky, director of studies and parish cleric Priest Andrew Podymow


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New York City: On Sunday after Exaltation, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 10/04/24

On September 29, the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, that after the Exaltation, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City during the ongoing feast of the Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord.


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Wayne, WV: Holy Cross Monastery celebrates Patronal Feast - 10/03/24

On the week of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross ‒ the patronal feast of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV ‒ Archimandrite Seraphim (Voepel) and the brotherhood received an archpastoral visit by Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen).


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Paramus, NJ: Update from Diocesan Administration regarding Impact of Hurricane Helene - 10/02/24

On Thursday, September 26, the southeastern United States was impacted by Hurricane Helene, which left extensive damage in its path, as well as numerous fatalities and injuries.


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New York City: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Celebration of Exaltation of the Cross in Synodal Cathedral - 10/01/24

On Thursday the 26th and Friday the 27th of September, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York officiated the divine services for the great feast of the Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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Jordanville, NY: Bishop Luke officiates Divine Services for Exaltation of the Cross in Holy Trinity Monastery - 10/01/24

Some of the twelve great feasts of the Church come in pairs. Nativity  is followed by Theophany; Ascension is followed by Pentecost; Transfiguration by Dormition. So also is the case with the feasts of the Nativity of the Theotokos and the Exaltation of the Cross.


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Mahopac, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Traditional Celebrations of the New Kursk Root Hermitage - 10/01/24

On Sunday, September 22, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, performed an archpastoral visit to the Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos at the New Kursk Root Hermitage in Mahopac, NY, and celebrated Divine Liturgy there


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Jordanville, NY: New Academic Year begins at Holy Trinity Seminary - 09/30/24

The new academic year has begun at Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary in Jordanville, NY. After a few days of orientation for new students and the traditional Labor Day pilgrimage to the monastery, the annual convocation was held on Tuesday, September 3, in Protopresbyter Valery Lukianov Hall.


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Methuen, MA: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of St. Xenia Church - 09/30/24

On Monday the 23rd and Tuesday the 24th of September, the feast of the glorification of Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg (1978), Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, performed an archpastoral visit to the eponymous church in Methuen, MA.


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Howell, NJ: On Patronal Feast, Myrrh-Streaming Hawaiian Iveron Icon of Mother of God visits St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - 09/26/24

On Wednesday the 11th and Thursday the 12th of September, Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal & Canada paid an archpastoral visit to St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Howell, NJ on the occasion of its patronal feast day.


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Albany, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of Nativity of the Mother of God Church - 09/25/24

On Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st of September, the great feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to Nativity of the Mother of God Church in Albany, NY, and officiated the divine services there on the occasion of the parish’s patronal feast day.


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Washington, DC: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates 75th Anniversary Celebrations of St. John the Baptist Parish - 09/24/24

On Saturday the 7th and Sunday the 8th of September, the parishioners of St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Washington, DC marked a wonderful milestone in the life of their parish: the 75th anniversary of its founding. On September 11, 1949, on the feast of the Beheading of St. John the Forerunner, the Holy Hierarch John of Shanghai celebrated Divine Liturgy for the first time in the newly established Washington community.


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New York City: On 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 09/21/24

On September 15, the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City, concelebrated by Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal & Canada


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Nanuet, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates 75th Anniversary of Novo-Diveevo Convent - 09/20/24

On Saturday, September 14, the beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year and feast of the Synaxis of the Saints of Diveevo, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to Holy Dormition Convent "Novo-Diveevo" in Nanuet, NY to officiate the 75th anniversary of the convent’s founding by the ever-memorable Archbishop Andrei (Rymarenko; +1978).


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Richmond, ME: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of St. Alexander Nevsky Memorial Church - 09/16/24

On Wednesday the 11th and Thursday the 12th of September, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, paid archpastoral visits to St. Innocent of Alaska Mission in Bucksport, ME and St. Alexander Nevsky Memorial Church in Richmond, ME.


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Fontamara, Haiti: St. Moses the Black Parish celebrates Patronal Feast - 09/15/24

On Tuesday, September 10, members of ROCOR’s Haitian Mission joyfully celebrated the patronal feast of the Parish of St. Moses the Black (Paroisee Saint Moise le Noir) in Fontamara.


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Jordanville, NY: Daily Reflection on Church History, Theology - 09/14/24

Protodeacon Andrei Psarev, Ph.D., Professor of Russian Church History and Canon Law at Holy Trinity Seminary in Jordanville, NY and the founder of ROCOR Studies, shares his analytical reflections on an event of the day.


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Jordanville, NY: Bishop Luke officiates Labor Day Pilgrimage at Holy Trinity Monastery - 09/07/24

It has been the tradition of Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY to take advantage of the long Labor Day weekend for the spiritual benefit of the faithful, by holding the popular celebration of the memory of Venerable Job of Pochaev together with the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God.


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St. Petersburg, FL: Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal performs Archpastoral Visit to St. Andrew Stratelates Cathedral - 09/06/24

On Sunday, September 1, the feast of Holy Martyr Andrew Stratelates, Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal & Canada paid an archpastoral visit to the eponymous cathedral in St. Petersburg, FL, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy on the occasion of its patronal feast.


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Florence, Italy: Two Weddings Crown Visit of First Hierarch to Church of Nativity & Saint Nicholas - 09/05/24

On September 1, the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, a joyous series of events took place in the Church of the Nativity of Christ and St. Nicholas in Florence, Italy. The hierarchical services that weekend were officiated by the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York


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Jordanville, NY: Bishop Luke officiates Feast of Dormition in Holy Trinity Monastery - 09/04/24

The feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos is celebrated very solemnly in Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY. In recent years, the Burial of the Mother of God has been added to the monastery typicon.


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New York City: On Feast of Dormition, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 09/03/24

On Tuesday the 27th and Wednesday the 28th of August, the great feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York officiate the divine services in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City. Concelebrating with His Eminence at Divine Liturgy were cathedral clerics: dean Archpriest Andrei Sommer and Protodeacon Serge Arlievsky.


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North Port, FL: Dormition of the Mother of God in Our Lady of Pochaev Church - 09/03/24

The Dormition is one of the most beloved and significant feasts of the Orthodox Church. The three great Lavras in Ukraine – Kiev Caves, Pochaev, and Svyatogorsk ‒ are dedicated to the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos. Likewise, more churches and monasteries in Rus’ were dedicated to this event than to any other. In the Florida Gethsemane – the Church of our Lady of Pochaev in North Port ‒ the great feast of the Dormition is celebrated with special trepidation and solemnity.


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Nanuet, NY: Feast of Dormition celebrated at Novo-Diveevo Convent - 09/02/24

On Sunday, August 25, on the threshold of the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, paid an archpastoral visit to Holy Dormition Convent "Novo-Diveevo" in Nanuet, NY, where he performed several monastic tonsures.


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Jordanville, NY: Rite of Consecration of Antimensia performed at Holy Trinity Monastery - 09/01/24

On Sunday, August 25, with the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas, Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal & Canada visited Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY. There, he presided over the Rite of Consecration of Antimensia, co-served by monastery abbot Bishop Luke of Syracuse.


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New York City: During Afterfeast of the Transfiguration, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 08/31/24

On August 25, the 9th Sunday after Pentecost and the Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City. Concelebrating with His Eminence were cathedral clerics: dean Archpriest Andrei Sommer and Protodeacon Serge Arlievsky.


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Jordanville, NY: On Feast of Transfiguration, Bishop Luke celebrates Liturgy in Holy Trinity Monastery - 08/24/24

On Sunday the 18th and Monday the 19th of August, on the great feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Bishop Luke of Syracuse, vicar of the Eastern American Diocese, officiated the All-Night Vigil and Divine Liturgy in in Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY. His Grace was co-served by monastery clergy.


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Norfolk, VA: Diocesan Clergy serve Funeral, Burial of Archpriest Seraphim Stephens - 08/23/24

On Friday, August 16, clergy of the Eastern American Diocese gathered to serve the funeral of Archpriest Seraphim Stephens (former rector of St. Joseph of Optina Church in Virginia Beach, VA), who reposed on Friday, August 9. With the blessing of His Eminence Alexander, Archbishop of Dallas & the South of the OCA, the funeral was held in Holy Dormition Church in Norfolk, VA.


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New York City: Appeal by Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York to Archpastors, Clergy and Flock of the Russian Church Abroad - 08/21/24

Attached to this appeal by my unworthiness to the Fullness of the Russian Church Abroad is a video about the history and significance of the Synodal Residence in New York City, which is the House of the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God “of the Sign,” the Protectress of the Russian Diaspora. Please familiarize yourselves with this short film, prepared by the Diocese of Germany, about the building that houses our spiritual and administrative center, and provide us with all possible assistance in the major renovation of the Synodal Residence.


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New York City: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Transfiguration Divine Services in Synodal Cathedral - 08/20/24

On Sunday the 18th and Monday the 19th of August, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, officiated the divine services for the great feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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Mahopac, NY: Feast of the Transfiguration at New Kursk Root Hermitage - 08/20/24

On Sunday the 18th and Monday the 19th of August, the great feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, His Grace, Bishop Jerome (Shaw), officiated the divine services in Nativity of the Mother of God Church at the New Kursk Root Hermitage in Mahopac, NY.


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Blakeslee, PA: St. Seraphim Camp concludes 32nd Year - 08/19/24

From July 28 to August 9, clergy, counselors, and young campers attending St. Seraphim Camp concluded its 32nd year in picturesque Blakeslee, PA.


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Wayne, WV: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Annual Feast of St. Panteleimon at Holy Cross Monastery - 08/19/24

On Thursday the 8th and Friday the 9th of August, Archimandrite Seraphim (Voepel) and the brethren of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV joyfully received the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, for celebrations in honor of the monastery’s Heavenly intercessor and protector ‒ the Holy Great-Martyr and Healer Panteleimon.


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Kittatinny, NJ: Annual Celebrations held at St. Panteleimon Chapel - 08/18/24

On Saturday, August 10, the popular celebration of the Holy Great-Martyr Panteleimon was held at St. Panteleimon Chapel in Kittatinny, NJ, the sister-church of the St. Seraphim Memorial Church in Sea Cliff, NY. The celebrations were timed to coincide with the chapel’s patronal feast, which took place on Friday, August 9.


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New York City: Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 08/17/24

On August 11, the 7th Sunday after Pentecost and the day when the Holy Church likewise commemorates the Nativity of the Holy Hierarch Nicholas, Wonderworker of Myra in Lycia, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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Hartford, CT: Bishop Luke officiates Patronal Feast of St. Panteleimon Church - 08/16/24

On Thursday the 8th and Friday the 9th of August, the clergy and parishioners of St. Panteleimon Church in Hartford, CT, celebrated their patronal feast. His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Luke of Syracuse, came to Hartford to officiate the festal divine services.


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North Port, FL: Patronal Feast of Our Lady of Pochaev Church - 08/14/24

On August 5, the Orthodox Church honors the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God. It was in honor of the Pochaev Icon that, with the blessing of the ever-memorable Metropolitan, the community in North Port in West Florida was established.


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Virginia Beach, VA: Archpriest Seraphim Stephens reposed in the Lord - 08/09/24

On Friday, August 9, following a lengthy illness, Archpriest Seraphim Stephens, retired cleric and former rector of St. Joseph of Optina Church in Virginia Beach, VA, reposed in the Lord. He was 83 years old.


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Nanuet, NY: Synodal School of Liturgical Music Holds 34th Annual Summer Session at Novo-Diveevo Convent - 08/08/24

On Sunday, July 14, the 34th annual summer session of the Synodal School of Liturgical Music (SSLM) began with a moleben in St. Seraphim Cathedral at Holy Dormition Convent "Novo-Diveevo" in Nanuet, NY


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Sea Cliff, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of St. Seraphim Memorial Church - 08/07/24

On Tuesday, August 1, the feast of Venerable Seraphim, Wonderworker of Sarov, despite its being a workday, a large number of the faithful gathered at St. Seraphim Church in Sea Cliff, NY, the Memorial Church to the Reestablishment of Unity within the Russian Orthodox Church. The festal service was distinguished by its extraordinary splendor and profundity.


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Nanuet, NY: Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal officiates Patronal Feast of St. Seraphim Cathedral in Novo-Diveevo Convent - 08/03/24

On Wednesday, July 31, and Thursday, August 1, the feast of the Finding of the Relics of Venerable Seraphim, Wonderworker of Sarov, Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal & Canada visited Holy Dormition Convent "Novo-Diveevo" in Nanuet, NY, in connection with the patronal feast of the convent’s main church.


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Jackson, NJ: Annual Celebrations held at St. Vladimir Memorial Church - 08/01/24

On Sunday, July 28, the feast of the Holy Equal-of-the-Apostles Great Prince Vladimir, the annual St. Vladimir’s Day Celebrations were held in Jackson, NJ. A multitude of diocesan clergy, guests, and faithful from several states gathered for the feast.


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Miami, FL: St. Vladimir Parish celebrates Patronal Feast - 07/28/24

On Sunday, June 28, the feast of Holy Equal-of-the-Apostles Great Prince Vladimir, the clergy and parishioners of the eponymous church in Miami, FL celebrated their patronal feast day.


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Rome, GA: St. Clement of Rome Mission finds a Home - 07/27/24

Two years ago, with the blessing of Bishop (now Metropolitan) Nicholas, St. Clement of Rome Mission was established under the spiritual direction of Archimandrite John (Townsend; rector of St. Mary of Egypt Church in Atlanta, GA) to serve the spiritual needs of the Orthodox faithful in Rome, GA, and the surrounding communities.


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Richfield Springs, NY: Bishop Luke celebrates Liturgy in Our Lady "Quick to Hear" Convent - 07/26/24

On Tuesday the 23rd and Wednesday the 24th of July, Bishop Luke of Syracuse visited Our Lady "Quick to Hear" Convent in Richfield Springs, NY, where he officiated the solemn divine services on the feast of Holy Equal-of-the-Apostles Great Princess Olga.


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Jordanville, NY: Holy Trinity Seminary marks Conclusion of 76th Academic Year - 07/25/24

On June 9, the 6th Sunday of Pascha ‒ that of the Blind Man ‒ Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary in Jordanville, NY held commencement exercises at the conclusion of its 76th academic year. The day began with a hierarchal Divine Liturgy concelebrated by His Eminence Gabriel, Archbishop of Montreal & Canada, and His Grace Luke, Bishop of Syracuse and rector of the seminary.


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New York City: On Feast of Our Lady of Kazan, Bishop Theodosius of Seattle celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 07/25/24

On July 21, the 4th Sunday after Pentecost and the feast of the Appearance of the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos in Kazan, His Grace Theodosius, Bishop of Seattle, celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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Northville, NY: On 115th Anniversry of Russian Scouting, Day of Remembrance of the Fallen Faithful held at St. George Pathfinders Camp - 07/24/24

Every year, St. George Pathfinders of America’s New York-based "Tsarskoe Selo" Chapter holds a summer camp for boy and girl scouts of Russian heritage in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York. The organization is a direct successor to the original Russian scouting movement founded under Tsar-Martyr Nicholas II in 1909


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Beltsville, MD: Holy Apostles Church celebrates 23rd Anniversary - 07/23/24

On Saturday, July 13, Holy Apostles Church in Beltsville, MD, celebrated the 23rd anniversary of the founding of the parish on its patronal feast day ‒ the Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles.


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Rocky Hill, NJ: Bishop Theodosius of Seattle officiates Patronal Feast of St. Elizabeth Church - 07/22/24

On Thursday, July 18, the feast of the Holy Venerable Martyr Elizabeth Feodorovna, Bishop Theodosius of Seattle paid an archpastoral visit to the eponymous church in Rocky Hill, NJ, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the parish’s patronal feast.


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Australia: Services and meetings of the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad - 07/22/24

On July 14, the third Sunday after Pentecost, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, celebrated Divine Liturgy at All Russian Saints Church at the diocesan administration and residence of His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia & New Zealand.


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Howell, NJ: On Feast of Holy Royal Martyrs, Bishop Theodosius of Seattle celebrates Liturgy in Our Lady of Tikhvin Church - 07/21/24

On Tuesday the 16th and Wednesday the 17th of July, Bishop Theodosius of Seattle paid an archpastoral visit to Our Lady of Tikhvin Church in Howell, NJ, and officiated the divine services on the feast of the Holy Martyrs Emperor Nicholas II, Empress Alexandra, Crown Prince Alexis, Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia, and the Passion-bearer Eugene the Physician.


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Sydney, Australia: First Hierarch of Russian Church Abroad officiates Patronal Feast of Sts. Peter & Paul Diocesan Cathedral - 07/16/24

On Tuesday evening, July 9, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, traveling with the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God "of the Sign," arrived in Sydney, Australia. Greeted at the airport by Bishop George of Sydney, Australia & New Zealand


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Howell, NJ: Patronal Feast, Blessing of Cupolas at Our Lady of Tikhvin Church - 07/16/24

On Monday the 8th and Tuesday the 9th of July, with the blessing of Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, His Grace Theodosius, Bishop of Seattle, paid an archpastoral visit to Our Lady of Tikhvin Church in Howell, NJ, where he officiated the divine services in honor of the church’s patronal feast day.


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Woodbourne, NY: Bishop Theodosius of Seattle officiates Patronal Feast of Sts. Peter & Paul Chapel in NORR Camp - 07/14/24

On Thursday the 11th and Friday the 12th of July, the feast of the Holy Preeminent Apostles Peter & Paul, His Grace Theodosius, Bishop of Seattle, paid an archpastoral visit to the Orthodox Youth Camp of the Association of Russian Explorers Outside of Russia in the Catskill Mountains, Woodbourne, NY.


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Jordanville, NY: On Feast of Sts. Peter & Paul, Bishop Luke celebrates Liturgy in Holy Trinity Monastery - 07/13/24

On Wednesday, July 12, the feast day of the Holy Supreme Leaders of the Apostles Peter and Paul, Bishop Luke of Syracuse celebrated Divine Liturgy in Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY, co-served by monastery clergy.


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Nyack, NY: Bishop Jerome officiates Funeral of Archpriest George Larin - 07/13/24

On Monday, July 8, His Grace, Bishop Jerome (Shaw), arrived at Holy Virgin Protection Church in Nyack, NY, to celebrate Divine Liturgy and officiate the funeral of Archpriest George Larin, pastor emeritus of that parish and one-time diocesan secretary, who reposed in the Lord on July 5.


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Mayfield, PA: Bishop Luke officiates Patronal Feast of St. John the Baptist Cathedral - 07/11/24

On Sunday, July 7, the feast of the Nativity of the Holy Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist of the Lord John, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Luke of Syracuse paid an archpastoral visit to St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Mayfield, PA, where he officiated the divine services in honor of the parish’s patronal feast day.


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New York City: Bishop Theodosius of Seattle celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 07/11/24

On July 7, the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost and feast of the Nativity of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist of the Lord John, with the blessing of Metropolitan Ncholas of Eastern America & New York, Bishop Theodosius of Seattle, First Vicar of the Western American Diocese, celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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Auckland: First Hierarch of Russian Church Abroad visits New Zealand - 07/10/24

On Tuesday, July 2, the feast day of the repose of the Holy Hierarch John, Archbishop of Shanghai & San Francisco, the Wonderworker, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, accompanied by the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God, departed for New Zealand. This marks the beginning of His Eminence’s primatial visit to the parishes of ROCOR’s Diocese of Australia & New Zealand.


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Matagalpa, Nicaragua: Feast of St. John of Shanghai Mission - 07/10/24

The Holy Spirit illuminates with His strength all the missionary work of the True Faith; and the Holy Hierarch John of Shanghai & San Francisco is one of its greatest saints. The 20th century never ceases to surprise us. The grace we receive from our God is so great that we also see it present in our parish missions.


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Nyack, NY: Archpriest George Larin reposed in the Lord - 07/05/24

On Friday, July 5, the 9th Friday after Holy Pascha and feast of the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God of the Sign, Archpriest George Larin reposed in the Lord. He was 89 years old.


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Stuttgart, Germany: Eastern American Diocesan Cleric delivers Lecture at 14th All-Diaspora Youth Conference - 07/04/24

On Tuesday, June 25, the 14th All-Diaspora Russian Orthodox Youth Conference began its work in the suburbs of Stuttgart, Germany. In attendance were 130 young men and women from different continents: a third of the participants were from the host country of Germany, with large delegations from the U.S. and Australia, which are always active in youth events, as well as young people from Canada, Austria, and others ‒ a total of 11 countries.


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San Francisco, CA: 30th Anniversary of Glorification of Saint John of Shanghai & San Francisco the Wonderworker celebrated in Joy of All Who Sorrow Cathedral - 07/01/24

On Friday, June 28, All-Night vigil was served in the Cathedral of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" in San Francisco, CA, on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the uncovering of the relics of the Holy Hierarch John, Archbishop of Shanghai & San Francisco, the Wonderworker. Before the service, the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God "of the Sign" was greeted at the entrance to the temple.


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Jordanville, NY: On Pentecost, Bishop Luke officiates Patronal Feast of Holy Trinity Monastery - 06/29/24

On Sunday, June 23, the great feast of Pentecost was celebrated in Holy Trinity Monastery in the traditional way, with three days of solemn services. The day before, Pentecost Soul Saturday, Divine Liturgy was celebrated, upon conclusion of which a general panihida was served by the monastery abbot ‒ His Grace Luke, Bishop of Syracuse, together with the monastery clergy.


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Vineland, NJ: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Feast Day of Holy Trinity Church - 06/28/24

On Sunday, June 23, the great feast of Holy Pentecost, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, paid an archpastoral visit to Holy Trinity Church in Vineland, NJ, where he celebrated the festal Divine Liturgy in honor of the parish’s patronal feast day.


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Brooklyn, NY: On Feast of Pentecost, Bishop Jerome celebrates Liturgy in Holy New Martyrs Church - 06/25/24

On Sunday, June 23, the great feast of Holy Pentecost, His Grace, Bishop Jerome (Shaw), paid an archpastoral visit to Holy New Martyrs & Confessors of Russia Church in Brooklyn, NY, where he celebrated the festal Divine Liturgy, followed by Great Vespers with the kneeling prayers.


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Cullman, AL: St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Mission welcomes New Rector - 06/24/24

On June 15-16, the Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council, the mission of St. Elizabeth the New Martyr in Cullman, AL celebrated its first All-Night Vigil and Divine Liturgy with their new rector, Priest Theodore Foley.


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North Port, FL: Pentecost in Our Lady of Pochaev Church - 06/23/24

On Sunday, June 23, the great feast of Holy Pentecost took place. This feast is the birthday of the Church, because the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, and thus they were vested with "power from on high," the grace of the Holy Spirit for the creation of Christ’s Church throughout the world.


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Serbia: Delegation from Russian Church Abroad visits Monasteries of Serbian Orthodox Church - 06/19/24

On Sunday, June 16, a delegation from the Russian Church Abroad, headed by Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, took part in Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Sremski Karlovci, Serbia. On Monday, June 17, having bidden farewell to Bishops Vasilije of Srem and Irinej of Bačka, they departed first to Žiča and then to Studenica.


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Nanuet, NY: Main Cathedral of Novo-Diveevo Convent erects New Cupola - 06/19/24

On June 12, on the feast of the Leavetaking of Holy Pascha and on the eve of the great feast of the Ascension of the Lord, a second cupola was installed on the main St. Seraphim of Sarov Cathedral of Holy Dormition Convent "Novo-Diveevo" in Nanuet, NY. Before raising the dome to the roof of the temple, the dome was blessed by the convent clergy.


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Sremski Karlovci: On 7th Sunday of Pascha, ROCOR First Hierarch celebrates Liturgy at St Nicholas Cathedral - 06/18/24

On Saturday, June 15, members of the Synodal delegation of the Russian Church Abroad, headed by Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, prayed at Divine Liturgy in the home church of the Patriarchal Palace in Sremski Karlovci, Serbia, where His Beatitude Anthony (Khrapovitsky), Metropolitan of Kiev & Galicia, the first First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, once loved to pray.


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Buffalo, NY: Bishop Luke performs Archpastoral Visit to Sts. Theodore Church - 06/17/24

On June 15-16, the afterfeast of the Ascension of our Lord and the Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council, His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Luke of Syracuse, came from Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY to Sts. Theodore Church in Buffalo, NY, where he officiated the celebrations in honor of one of the parish’s patron saints ‒ the Great Martyr Theodore Stratelates ‒ and the translation of his relics.


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Belgrade: Joint Session of Synods of Serbia & Russian Church Abroad - 06/15/24

On Friday, June 14, a joint session of the synods of the Serbian Church and the Russian Church Abroad was held in Sremski Karlovci under the chairmanship of His Holiness Porfirije, Patriarch of Serbia. The solemn meeting was attended by Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, and the Right Reverend members of the Holy Synods of Bishops of both Churches.


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Belgrade: Delegation from Russian Church Abroad participates in Patriarchal Services for Feast of the Ascension of the Lord - 06/15/24

On Thursday, June 13, the great feast of the Ascension of the Lord, a delegation of the Russian Church Abroad, headed by Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America, participated in the Patriarchal divine services at the Church of the Ascension in Belgrade, Serbia.


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Jordanville, NY: On Feast of Holy Ascension, Bishop Luke officiates Divine Services in Holy Trinity Monastery - 06/14/24

Forty days after Pascha, the Feast of feasts, the Church celebrates one of the twelve great feasts of the Church: the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ into Heaven. Herein we celebrate that the Lord Jesus Christ took on our human nature, which He divinized and took to Heaven to sit at the right hand of His Father.


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Belgrade: First Hierarch of Russian Church Abroad celebrates Liturgy in Holy Trinity Church - 06/13/24

On Wednesday, June 12, the Leavetaking of Holy Pascha, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, celebrated Divine Liturgy in Holy Trinity Church, constructed by Russian émigrés in Belgrade 100 years ago.


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Belgrade: Delegation from Russian Church Abroad arrives in Serbia - 06/12/24

Early on Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, arrived in Belgrade, accompanying the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God "of the Sign."


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New York City: Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 06/12/24

On June 9, the 6th Sunday after Holy Pascha, that of the Blind Man, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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Stratford, CT: Women’s Ensemble performs Fundraising Concert in Holy Presentation of Christ Church - 06/11/24

On Friday, May 17, The Women’s Ensemble performed its debut concert in Holy Presentation of Christ Church in Stratford, CT. The concert was held as a fundraiser for ROCOR’s Ecclesiastical Mission in the Holy Land benefitting the monastics and clergy living and serving there.


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Newark, NJ: Metropolitan Nicholas visits Our Lady of Kazan Church, congratulates Rector on Double Jubilee - 06/04/24

On June 2, the Fifth Sunday after Pascha, that of the Samaritan Woman, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York performed an archpastoral visit to Our Lady of Kazan Church in Newark, NJ, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy.


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Pompano Beach, FL: Bishop Luke officiates Divine Services in St. Luke the Blessed Surgeon Church - 06/04/24

On June 2, the Fifth Sunday after Pascha, that of the Samaritan Woman, His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Luke of Syracuse, performed an archpastoral visit to St. Luke the Blessed Surgeon Church in Pompano Beach, FL


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New York City: Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 05/30/24

On May 26, the Sunday of the Paralytic, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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Raleigh, NC: Missionary Efforts of Holy Trinity Church - 05/30/24

With the blessing of His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, the parishioners of Holy Trinity Church in Mebane, NC have embarked on a new missionary effort to spread the Gospel of Christ in North Carolina’s Research Triangle.


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Poughkeepsie, NY: Bishop Jerome celebrates Liturgy in St. Nicholas Church - 05/30/24

On May 26, the Sunday of the Paralytic, His Grace, Bishop Jerome (Shaw) paid an archpastoral visit to St. Nicholas Church in Poughkeepsie, NY, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy. His Grace’s visit was timed to coincide with the parish’s patronal feast – May 9/22, the summer feast day of the Holy Hierarch Nicholas, Wonderworker of Myra in Lycia.


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Endicott, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of St. Nicholas Church - 05/29/24

On Wednesday, May 22, the Feast of the Translation of the Relics of the Holy Hierarch Nicholas, Wonderworker of Myra in Lycia, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to St. Nicholas Church in Endicott, NY to celebrate Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the parish’s patronal feast.


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Howell, NJ: Sixth Anniversary of Protopresbyter Valery Lukianov’s Repose commemorated at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - 05/27/24

Saturday, May 25, marked the sixth anniversary of the blessed repose of Protopresbyter Valery Lukianov, longtime rector of St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Howell, NJ. Parish and local clergy gathered to honor the feast and pray for the eminent cleric’s soul.


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Coatesville, PA: Archpriest James Dougherty reposed in the Lord - 05/27/24

On May 26, the Sunday of the Paralytic, Archpriest James Dougherty reposed in the Lord. He was 67 years old.


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Syracuse, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Entrance of the Mother of God Church - 05/25/24

On May 19, the Sunday of the Holy Myrrh-bearing Women, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, paid an archpastoral visit to the Church of the Entrance into the Temple of the Holy Virgin in Jamesville (near Syracuse), NY, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy.


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Mt. Crawford, VA: Metropolitan Jonah officiates Patronal Feast of Holy Myrrhbearers Church - 05/24/24

On May 19, the 3rd Sunday of Pascha, dedicated to the Holy Myrrh-bearing Women, His Eminence, Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen), paid an archpastoral visit to the eponymous church in Mount Crawford, VA, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the parish’s patronal feast.


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Brooklyn, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of Our Lady "The Inexhaustible Chalice" Church - 05/23/24

On Saturday, May 18, the feast of the icon of the Mother of God "The Inexhaustible Chalice," Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to the eponymous stavropegial metochion church in Brooklyn, NY, in honor of its patronal feast day.


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Brooklyn, NY: Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal officiates Patronal Feast of Holy Myrrhbearers Church - 05/21/24

On May 19, the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, with the blessing of Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal & Canada performed an archpastoral visit to Holy Myrrhbearers Church in Brooklyn, NY, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the parish’s patronal feast.


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Nyack, NY: On Myrrhbearers Sunday, Bishop Jerome celebrates Liturgy in Holy Virgin Protection Church - 05/21/24

On May 19, the 3rd Sunday of Pascha, dedicated to the Holy Myrrh-bearing Women, His Grace, Bishop Jerome (Shaw), paid an archpastoral visit to Holy Virgin Protection Church in Nyack, NY, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy. The visit to the Nyack parish on this weekend has become an annual tradition for the retired diocesan vicar.


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Nanuet, NY: On Thomas Sunday, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy at Novo-Diveevo Convent - 05/20/24

On May 12, the 2nd Sunday of Pascha, dedicated to the Holy Apostle Thomas, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, celebrated Divine Liturgy in St. Seraphim Cathedral of Holy Dormition Convent "Novo-Diveevo" in Nanuet, NY.


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Beltsville, MD: Screening of "Sacred Alaska" hosted by Holy Apostles Church - 05/20/24

On Wednesday, May 15, Holy Apostles Church in Beltsville, MD, hosted a screening of the award-winning documentary "Sacred Alaska." The screening was held in the historic Greenbelt Cinema, a small local theater near the church, in the historic town of Greenbelt. 97 tickets were sold. The purpose of the screening was missionary, following in the footsteps of our Venerable Father Herman of Alaska.


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New York: 2nd Anniversary of Repose of Metropolitan Hilarion (Kapral) - 05/18/24

On Thursday, May 16, the second anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Hilarion (Kapral; +2022), sixth First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, served a panihida after Divine Liturgy in St. Sergius of Radonezh Chapel at the Synodal Headquarters in New York City.


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North Port, FL: On Feast of Venerable Theodosius, Brethren of Our Lady of Pochaev Church commemorate 2nd Anniversary of Metropolitan Hilarion’s Repose - 05/17/24

May 3/16 is the feast day of Venerable Theodosius of the Kiev Caves – the founder of cœnobitic monasticism in Rus’. This year marks the 950th anniversary of the blessed repose of the great abbot and founder of the future Kiev Caves Lavra.


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Jackson, NJ: On Bright Saturday, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Paschal Liturgy in St. Vladimir Memorial Church - 05/16/24

On Bright Saturday, May 11, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ, where he celebrated the Paschal Divine Liturgy. At the entrance to the Memorial Church dedicated to the Millennium of the Baptism of Rus’, the First Hierarch was greeted by its deputy rector, Archpriest Serge Ledkovsky.


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The Lord’s Pascha in the Parishes & Monasteries of the Eastern American Diocese - 05/13/24

The Diocesan Media Office will publish photo-reports of Holy Week & the Feast of feasts – the Lord’s Pascha in the parishes and monasteries of the Eastern American Diocese on the diocesan website. 


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White Pine, TN: New St. Peter the Aleut Mission Opens - 05/12/24

This year, with the blessing of His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, a new mission dedicated to St. Peter the Aleut was opened in White Pine, TN, under the spiritual direction of the clergy of St. Tikhon Church in Blountville, TN. Services are conducted in a temporary location while a more suitable site is procured.


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Howell, NJ: On Bright Tuesday, Metropolitan Nicholas visits Renovated St. George Church - 05/12/24

On Bright Tuesday, May 7, the third day of Christ’s Glorious Resurrection, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to St. George Church in Howell, NJ. The visit of the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad was timed to coincide with the parish’s patronal feast 


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Howell, NJ: On Bright Monday, Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Paschal Celebrations in St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - 05/09/24

On Bright Monday, May 6, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Howell, NJ, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy.


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Mahopac, NY: Bishop Jerome officiates Paschal Divine Services in New Kursk Root Hermitage - 05/07/24

On Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th of May, the radiant feast of Pascha ‒ the Resurrection from the dead of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ ‒ Bishop Jerome (Shaw) officiated the divine services in Nativity of the Mother of God Church at the New Kursk Root Hermitage in Mahopac, NY.


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New York City: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Paschal Celebrations in Synodal Cathedral - 05/06/24

On Sunday, May 5, the clergy and a multitude of parishioners and guests of the main cathedral of the Russian Church Abroad – the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City – celebrated the greatest Christian feast ‒ Christ’s Glorious Resurrection.


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North Port, FL: The Lord’s Pascha in Our Lady of Pochaev Church - 05/05/24

On Sunday, May 5, the entirety of the Orthodox Church celebrated the Feast of feasts and the Festival of festivals – Christ’s Glorious Resurrection. The Pascha of the Lord is the Feast of the triumph of Life over death, God’s Love over evil and emptiness, of Truth over falsehood.


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Paschal Epistle of His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia - 05/03/24

With joy and thankfulness in my heart, I greet you on this salvific night of Pascha, when our Lord Jesus Christ rose on the third day, pouring out His unfailing love and mercy on the whole world.


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Paschal Epistle of His Holiness, Patriarch Kyrill, to the Archpastors, Pastors, Deacons, Monks and Nuns, and All the Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church - 05/03/24

On today’s "feast of feasts and Festival of festivals," which, as the Holy Hierarch Gregory the Theologian proclaims, "is far exalted above all others – not only those which are merely human and are of the earth, but even those which are of Christ himself, and are celebrated in His honor


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New York City: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Passion Week Divine Services in Synodal Cathedral - 05/03/24

On Great Wednesday, May 1, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated the final Divine Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts for this year in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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Mahopac, NY: On Palm Sunday, Bishop Jerome celebrates Liturgy in New Kursk Root Hermitage - 05/01/24

On April 28, the great feast of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), Bishop Jerome (Shaw) celebrated Divine Liturgy in Nativity of the Mother of God Church at the New Kursk Root Hermitage in Mahopac, NY.


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New York City: Feast of the Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem in Synodal Cathedral - 04/30/24

On Sunday, April 28, the great feast of the Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City, and officiated the All Night Vigil on the eve of the feast ‒ Saturday, April 27,.


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Jordanville, NY: On Palm Sunday, Bishop Luke officiates Divine Services in Holy Trinity Monastery - 04/30/24

On Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th of April, the great feast of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Luke of Syracuse, officiated the festal divine services in Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY.


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Atlanta, GA: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of St. Mary of Egypt Church, performs Priestly, Diaconal Ordinations - 04/29/24

On Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st of April, the feast of the Laudation of the Most Holy Theotokos and the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, paid an archpastoral visit to the eponymous church in Roswell (Atlanta), GA, where he officiated the divine services on the occasion of the parish’s patronal feast.


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Washington, DC: Holy Trinity Seminary Choir visits American Capital - 04/29/24

April turned out to be a month full of wonderful events in the life of St. John the Baptist parish in Washington, DC. First, the capital community was visited by the Sitka Icon of the Mother of God, brought by His Grace Alexei, Bishop of Sitka & Alaska.


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Washington, DC: Church Life in St. John the Baptist Cathedral - 04/23/24

The end of March and the beginning of April turned out to be a period filled with a number of joyful events in the spiritual life of St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Washington, DC.


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Synod of Bishops ratifies Resolution of Spiritual Court in Case of Former Diocesan Clerics - 04/23/24

For Release: At the February 21/March 5, 2024, session of the Synod of Bishops, which was held at the Synodal Headquarters in New York City, a resolution was heard from the Spiritual Court of the Eastern American Diocese regarding the activities of Abbot Tikhon (Gayfudinov), Archpriest Andrei Pastukh, Archpriest Edward Chervinsky, and Protodeacon Vladimir Oliynyk, who wrought disturbance in the church life of several diocesan parishes.


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Pompano Beach, FL: Bishop Theodosius of Seattle pays Archpastoral Visit to St. Luke the Blessed Surgeon Church - 04/22/24

On Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th of April, with the blessing of His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, Western American Diocesan vicar Bishop Theodosius of Seattle paid an archpastoral visit to St. Saint Luke the Blessed Surgeon Church in Pompano Beach, FL


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Jordanville, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Funeral of Protodeacon Joseph Jarostchuk - 04/16/24

On Monday afternoon, April 15, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York arrived in Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY to officiate the funeral of newly departed Protodeacon Joseph Jarostchuk, who reposed in the Lord the Thursday prior.


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Staten Island, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Sacrament of Unction in Our Lady "Unexpected Joy" Church - 04/15/24

On Friday, April 12, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to Our Lady "Unexpected Joy" Church in Staten Island, NY, where he performed the Sacrament of Holy Unction.


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Albany, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Sacrament of Holy Unction in Nativity of the Theotokos Church - 04/12/24

On Wednesday evening, April 10, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York performed the Sacrament of Holy Unction in Nativity of the Theotokos Church in Albany, NY.


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Flushing, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Divine Liturgy in Holy Annunciation Church - 04/12/24

On Saturday, April 6, on the eve of the great feast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, paid an archpastoral visit to Holy Annunciation Church in Flushing, NY


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Jordanville, NY: Bishop Luke officiates Divine Services for Annunciation in Holy Trinity Monastery - 04/12/24

On Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th of April, divine services were held in Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY for the great feast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos, as well as for the Lenten Sunday of the Cross. 


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Boston, MA: Protodeacon Joseph Jarostchuk reposed in the Lord - 04/11/24

On the morning of Thursday, April 11, Protodeacon Joseph Jarostchuk (longtime cleric of St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Church in Utica, NY; since 2021 – of Holy Epiphany Church in Roslindale (Boston), MA) reposed in the Lord. He was 81 years old.


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Howell, NJ: On Sunday of the Cross and Annunciation, Bishop Jerome officiates Divine Services in St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - 04/11/24

On Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th of April, the 3rd Sunday of Great Lent, that of the Veneration of the Cross, and when the Holy Church also celebrates the great feast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos this year, His Grace, Bishop Jerome (Shaw) paid an archpastoral visit to St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Howell, NJ, where he officiated the divine services.


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Jackson, NJ: Funeral Services for Matushka Tamara Kizenko held in St. Vladimir Memorial Church - 04/11/24

On Friday, April 5, at St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ, a panihida was served for Matushka Tamara Kizenko, who reposed the Wednesday prior.


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Washington, DC: Sitka Icon of the Mother of God visits U.S. Capital - 04/11/24

On Saturday, March 30, the Sitka Icon of the Mother of God visited the American capital. The wonderworking icon remains on a permanent basis in St. Michael Diocesan Cathedral in Sitka, Alaska, and is one of the more venerated icons of the Mother of God in North America.


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Matagalpa, Nicaragua: Faithful of San Juan de Shanghai Mission provide Toys, Clothes to Needy - 04/11/24

On Saturday, March 30, with full Lenten sense of the mercy of God and the recognization of our own human limitation, the local faithful of Misión San Juan de Shanghai y San Francisco in Matagalpa, Nicaragua,


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Jordanville, NY: Northern Lenten Clergy Retreat concludes with Presanctified Liturgy - 04/10/24

On Wednesday, April 10, the Great Lenten Retreat for clergy of the northern deaneries of the Eastern American Diocese concluded with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts in Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY.


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Jordanville, NY: Northern Great Lenten Pastoral Retreat opens in Holy Trinity Monastery - 04/09/24

On Tuesday, April 9, priests and deacons of the northern deaneries of the Eastern American Diocese gathered in Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY for the start of the Great Lenten Pastoral Retreat.


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New York City: On Third Sunday of Great Lent, Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral, congratulates Protodeacon Nicolas Mokhoff on 50th Ordination Anniversary - 04/09/24

On April 7, the 3rd Sunday of Great Lent, that of the Veneration of the Cross, and when the Holy Church also celebrates the great feast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos this year, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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Nanuet, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Presanctified Liturgy at Novo-Diveevo Convent - 04/08/24

On Friday, April 5, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, paid an archpastoral visit to Holy Dormition Convent "Novo-Diveevo" in Nanuet, NY, where he celebrated the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts at the convent’s St. Seraphim Cathedral.


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North Port, FL: Dual Feast in Our Lady of Pochaev Church - 04/07/24

On Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th of April, the 3rd Sunday of Great Lent, that of the Veneration of the Cross, coincided with the great feast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos. In every church, the "Fountainhead of our salvation" was celebrated, and the faithful worshipped the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord.


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Atlanta, GA: Southern Lenten Clergy Retreat concludes with Presanctified Liturgy - 04/04/24

On Wednesday, April 3, the Great Lenten Retreat for clergy of the southern deaneries of the Eastern American Diocese concluded with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts in St. Mary of Egypt Church in Roswell (Atlanta), GA.


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Jackson, NJ: Matushka Tamara Kizenko reposed in the Lord - 04/04/24

On Wednesday, April 3, Matushka Tamara Kizenko, wife of the ever-memorable Archpriest Boris Kizenko (long-time cleric of St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ; +2010), reposed in the Lord. She was 89 years old.


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Atlanta, GA: Southern Lenten Clergy Retreat opens at St. Mary of Egypt Church - 04/02/24

On Tuesday, April 2, clergymen of the southern deaneries of the Eastern American Diocese flocked to St. Mary of Egypt Church in Roswell (Atlanta), GA for the start of the Southern Great Lenten Clergy Retreat.


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Rochester, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Divine Services in Protection of the Mother of God Church - 04/01/24

On Saturday the 30th and Sunday the 31st of March, the 2nd Sunday of Great Lent, dedicated to the Holy Hierarch Gregory Palamas, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to Protection of the Mother of God Church in Rochester, NY, where he officiated the divine services.


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Albany, NY: On Sunday of Orthodoxy, Bishop Jerome celebrates Liturgy, officiates Orthodoxy Rite in Nativity of the Mother of God Church - 03/30/24

On March 24, the first Sunday of Great Lent, dedicated the Triumph of Orthodoxy, His Grace, Bishop Jerome (Shaw), paid an archpastoral visit to Nativity of the Mother of God Church in Albany, NY, where he officiated the divine services.


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New York City: On Sunday of Orthodoxy, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy, officiates Orthodoxy Rite in Synodal Cathedral - 03/26/24

On March 24, the first Sunday of Great Lent, dedicated the Triumph of Orthodoxy, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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New York City: First Hierarch of Russian Church Abroad sends Condolences in Connection with Terrorist Attack in Moscow - 03/23/24

Having learned of the horrible attack on the peaceful citizens of Moscow, I hasten to express my deepest condolences to Your Holiness, and through you to the archpastors, clergy, and flock of the Russian Orthodox Church and the entire Russian people.


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New York City: First Hierarch of Russian Church Abroad celebrates Year’s First Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts - 03/22/24

On March 20, Wednesday of the First Week of Great Lent, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, prayed at the appointed divine services in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City, and then celebrated the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.


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New York City: On Cheesefare Sunday, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy, officiates Rite of Forgiveness in Synodal Cathedral - 03/21/24

On March 17, Cheesefare Sunday (also called Forgiveness Sunday, the Commemoration of Adam’s expulsion from Paradise), Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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Mahopac, NY: On Cheesefare Sunday, Bishop Jerome celebrates Liturgy, officiates Rite of Forgiveness in New Kursk Root Hermitage - 03/21/24

On March 17, Cheesefare Sunday (also called Forgiveness Sunday, the Commemoration of Adam’s expulsion from Paradise), Bishop Jerome (Shaw) celebrated Divine Liturgy in Nativity of the Mother of God Church at the New Kursk Root Hermitage in Mahopac, NY.


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Jordanville, NY: First Hierarch of Russian Church Abroad serves Panihida on 16th Anniversary of Metropolitan Laurus’ Repose - 03/19/24

On Saturday, March 16, the 16th anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Laurus (Škurla; 2008) of blessed memory, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, visited Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY.


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Charlotte, NC: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of "Reigning" Mother of God Church - 03/18/24

On March 13-14,  Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York visited the Church of the Icon of the "Reigning" Mother of God in Charlotte, NC, and led the divine services in honor of the parish's patronal feast. In accordance with the Typicon, Divine Liturgy is not served on Wednesday or Friday of Cheesefare, so the feast (usually March 2/15) was transferred to the day prior.


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Metropolitan Nicholas’ 2024 Great Lenten Epistle to the Clergy and Flock of the Eastern American Diocese - 03/14/24

Great Lent is approaching – a time set aside for delving into ourselves, for examining our lives, for repentance and correction. Great Lent is not only a time to refrain from certain types of food; it is a time for asceticism of the mind and senses, when we abstain from impure thoughts, separate ourselves from our habitual sins, entertainments, and harmful routines


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Sitka, AK: Bishop Luke performs Pilgrimage to OCA Diocese of Sitka & Alaska - 03/12/24

The Diocese of Sitka & Alaska (OCA) held its annual clergy retreat in Anchorage from Friday the 8th through Sunday the 10th of March, hosted by His Grace Alexei, Bishop of Sitka & Alaska. As a special guest, His Grace Luke, Bishop of Syracuse and abbot of Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY led the retreat


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Coronado, Costa Rica: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates 30th Anniversary Celebrations of Our Lady of Vladimir Church - 03/12/24

On Friday evening, March 8, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York arrived in Costa Rica to officiate the 30th anniversary celebrations of the establishment of Our Lady of Vladimir Church in Coronado, not far from the capital, San José.


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Registration for 2024 Lenten Clergy Retreat is Open - 03/11/24

Online registration for the 2024 Lenten Retreat for clergy of the Eastern American Diocese has opened on the diocesan website. 


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New York City: On Sunday of the Prodigal Son, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 03/08/24

On March 3, the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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New York City: "…and Peace on Earth" – Synodal Choir performs Benevolent Concert to Benefit those Suffering from War in Ukraine & Holy Land - 03/03/24

On Friday evening, March 1, a benevolent concert entitled "…and Peace on Earth ‒ Sacred Works: Prayers for Peace" was held in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City. The concert’s primary objective was to raise funds for relief organizations providing aid to those suffering from war in Ukraine and the Holy Land – especially ROCOR’s Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem.


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New York City: On Sunday of the Publican & the Pharisee, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 02/28/24

On February 25, the Sunday of the Publican n& the Pharisee, and the date when the Church honors the memory of the Holy Hierarch Alexis of Moscow, Wonderworker of All Russia, Metropolitan Nicholas o Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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New York City: St. George Teen Youth make Pilgrimage to Synodal Cathedral - 02/26/24

From Thursday the 15th through Monday the 19th of February, seeking spiritual guidance from the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God, a group of 17 youth and chaperones from St. George parish in Cincinnati, OH made a pilgrimage to the icon’s home in her cathedral at the Synod of Bishops in New York City.


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New York City: On 37th Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 02/21/24

On February 18, the 37th Sunday after Pentecost and afterfeast of the Meeting of the Lord, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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New York City: Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Namesday Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 02/18/24

On Friday, February 16, the feast of the Holy Equal-of-the-Apostles Nicholas, Archbishop of Japan, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated his namesday. The First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad officiated the All-Night Vigil the evening prior and celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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Stratford, CT: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of Holy Presentation Church - 02/17/24

On Thursday, February 15, the great feast of the Meeting of the Lord, Holy Presentation Church in Stratford, CT, celebrated its patronal feast day. That day, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, arrived to share in the joy of the feast and to celebrate Divine Liturgy.


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Moscow: Patriarchal Congratulations to Metropolitan Nicholas on his Namesday - 02/16/24

His Holiness Kyrill, Patriarch of Moscow & All Russia, congratulated Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, in his namesday.


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Jordanville, NY: Bishop Luke officiates Divine Services for Patronal Feast of Holy Trinity Seminary - 02/16/24

On Monday, February 12, the Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of the Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom. These three great hierarchs and luminaries of the Church are considered patrons of every Orthodox seminary, and therefore this feast is recognized as the patronal feast of Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary.


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Pompano Beach, FL: Metropolitan Nicholas performs Archpastoral Visit to St. Luke the Blessed Surgeon Church - 02/16/24

On Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th of February, while on an archpastoral visit to the Florida Deanery, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York visited St. Luke the Blessed Surgeon Church in Pompano Beach, FL and officiated the divine services there.


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Coconut Creek, FL: Metropolitan Nicholas visits Paideia Classical Academy - 02/16/24

On Wednesday, February 7, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to Paideia Classical Academy in Coconut Creek, FL. Paideia Classical Academy is an Orthodox Classical School serving pre-school through 12th grade, established in 2012.


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Chestnut Ridge, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of Otrada Chapel - 02/15/24

On Saturday, February 3, the feast day of Our Lady "Comfort and Consolation," Metropolitan Nichoas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to the American-Russian Aid Association "Otrada" in Chestnut Ridge, NY, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the local chapel’s patronal feast.


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Palm Coast, FL: Metropolitan Nicholas pays First Visit to Renovated St. Nicholas Church - 02/15/24

On Monday the 5th and Tuesday the 6th of February, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to St. Nicholas Church in Palm Coast, FL.


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Brooklyn, NY: Bishop Jerome officiates Patronal Feast of Holy New Martyrs Church - 02/10/24

On Sunday, February 4, when the Holy Church honors the memory of the Synaxis of the Holy New Martyrs & Confessors of Russia, at the request of Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, Bishop Jerome (Shaw) paid an archpastoral visit to the eponymous church in Brooklyn, NY, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy in honor of its patronal feast day.


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Norwich, CT: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of Holy New Martyrs & Confessors of Russia Church - 02/06/24

On Sunday, February 4, when the Holy Church honors the memory of the Synaxis of the Holy New Martyrs & Confessors of Russia, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in honor of the patronal feast day of the eponymous church in Norwich, CT.


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St. James, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas installs new Abbot of St. Dionysios the Areopagite Monastery - 02/01/24

On Tuesday, January 30, Archimandrite Maximos (Weimar) retired as abbot of the Monastery of St. Dionysios the Areopagite in St. James, NY. Per an agreement with the brotherhood, he assumed the role of abbot emeritus.


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New York City: Primate of Orthodox Church in America visits Synodal Residence of First Hierarch of Russian Church Abroad - 02/01/24

On Monday, January 29, His Beatitude Tikhon, Metropolitan of All America & Canada, Primate of the Orthodox Church in America, visited the Synodal Residence of the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in New York City.


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Howell, NJ: Metropolitan Nicholas pays Archpastoral Visit to St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, celebrates Matushka Irina Lukianov's 90th Birthday - 01/31/24

The days following the radiant feasts of Christ’s Nativity, the New Year, and the Theophany of the Lord marked a significant event in the life of St. Alexander Nevsky Parish in Howell, NJ.


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Boston, MA: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Divine Services in Holy Epiphany Church - 01/26/24

On Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st of January, the Sunday after Theophany, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to Holy Epiphany Church in Roslindale (Boston), MA, where he officiated the divine services.


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New York City: During Afterfeast of Theophany, Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 01/25/24

On January 21, the 33rd Sunday after Pentecost, that after Theophany, Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal & Canada celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City


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Jordanville, NY: Bishop Luke officiates Theophany Services in Holy Trinity Monastery - 01/23/24

On Thursday the 18th and Friday the 19th of January, the brethren of Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY celebrated the great feast of the Theophany of the Lord. Officiating the divine services was the monastery’s abbot, His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Luke of Syracuse.


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New York City: Theophany of the Lord in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign - 01/22/24

On the great feast of Theophany – the Baptism of the Lord ‒ solemn divine services were held in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City. On Thursday, January 18, the Eve of Theophany, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York officiated the Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great and the festal All-Night Vigil.


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Nyack, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas attends Nativity Yolka at Holy Virgin Protection Parish - 01/17/24

On Sunday, January 14, the feast of the Circumcision of the Lord, the parish school of Holy Virgin Protection Church in Nyack, NY held its annual Nativity Yolka.


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Nanuet, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of St. Seraphim of Sarov Cathedral - 01/16/24

On Monday, January 15, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, paid an archpastoral visit to Holy Dormition Convent "Novo-Diveevo" in Nanuet, NY, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the convent’s main St. Seraphim Cathedral.


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Chania, Crete: Priest Emmanuel Hatzidakis reposed in the Lord - 01/16/24

On Tuesday, January 9, Priest Emmanuel Hatzidakis (diocesan cleric) reposed in the Lord in Chania, Crete, Greece. He was 82 years old.


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New York City: On Feast of Circumcision of the Lord, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 01/16/24

On Sunday, January 14, when the Church commemorates the Circumcision of the Lord and honors the Holy Hierarch Basil the Great, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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Jordanville, NY: Christ’s Nativity in Holy Trinity Monastery - 01/15/24

The great feast of Christ’s Nativity is celebrated with great solemnity in Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY.


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Nanuet, NY: Bishop Jerome celebrates Nativity Liturgy in Novo-Diveevo Convent - 01/13/24

On Sunday, January 7, the great feast of the Nativity of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ, His Grace, Bishop Jerome (Shaw), paid an archpastoral visit to Holy Dormition Convent "Novo-Diveevo" in Nanuet, NY, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the feast.


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Nativity of Our Lord in Parishes, Monasteries of the Eastern American Diocese - 01/11/24

The Diocesan Media Office has begun publishing photo-reports of the Nativity of our Lord in parishes and monasteries of the Eastern American Diocese on the diocesan website. 


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New York City: Nativity of Christ in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign - 01/10/24

Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York officiated the divine services for the Nativity of Christ in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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North Port, FL: Feast of Christ’s Nativity in Our Lady of Pochaev Church - 01/08/24

On January 7 (December 25 o.s.), the Orthodox world celebrates the great feast of the Nativity of Christ. The greatness and importance of this feast is attested to by the preparatory 40-day Nativity Fast. Every person, family, and church celebrates this remarkable and important feast in his own way, and the Church of Our Lady of Pochaev in North Port, FL was no exception.


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Nativity Epistle of His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia - 01/05/24

It is with feelings of humble gratitude, love, and joy in the Lord that I greet everyone on this great and most joyous celebration of the Nativity of Christ ‒ the arrival on earth of the incarnate Son of God born to the Most Blessed Virgin Mary.


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Nativity Epistle of His Holiness Kyrill, Patriarch of Moscow & All Russia - 01/05/24

The unutterable love of God has gathered us today so that in the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Eph. 4:3) we may celebrate one of the most solemn ‒ and at the same time mysterious ‒ feasts of the Church: the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ.


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New York City: On Sunday of the Holy Fathers, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 01/03/24

On December 31, the 30th Sunday after Pentecost and before Nativity, that of the Holy Fathers, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.


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