On Wednesday the 6th and Thursday the 7th of July, the feast of the Nativity of the Holy Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptizer of the Lord John, divine services were held in Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY.
Officiating the All-Night Vigil on Wednesday evening and celebrating Divine Liturgy on Thursday morning was Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal & Canada, co-served by Bishop Luke of Syracuse, and monastery and visiting clergy.
Upon conclusion of Liturgy, Bishop Luke congratulated Archbishop Gabriel on the 26th anniversary of his consecration to the episcopacy, highlighting his decades of archpastoral service to and love for the Holy Church
A bountiful festal luncheon was then offered in the seminary hall, during which many congratulatory toasts were offered on behalf of His Eminence.