On Wednesday, August 19 – the great feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord – His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, celebrated Divine Liturgy in St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ.

Concelebrating with the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad were: Archpriest Seraphim Chemodakov (cleric of the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City), Archpriest Nikolai Manduke, and Deacon Rostislav Wojetenko (parish clerics).

A multitude of the faithful gathered to pray for the great feast.

After Liturgy, Metropolitan Nicholas performed the traditional blessing the fruit baskets.

The First Hierarch also congratulated Fr. Seraphim on the 21st anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.

A festal meal was held in the parish hall.