During the strict fast of the Dormition, the Orthodox Church celebrates the radiant feast of the Lord’s Transfiguration. This year. this feast was especially joyful at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY, as the brethren enjoyed the presence of 55 pilgrims from a church camp directed by Archpriest Paul Ivanov (rector of Holy Myrrhbearers Church in Brooklyn, NY).
Liturgy was celebrated by His Grace Luke, Bishop of Syracuse and abbot of the monastery, together with monastery and visiting clergy, altogether 22 in number.
At the end of the festal Liturgy, the diocesan vicar and clergy went in procession to the outside chapel of St. Seraphim for the blessing of fruit, brought by the faithful and laid out on tables in order to offer thanks to God for His providence.
