EASTERN AMERICAN DIOCESE
Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia
ROCOR
Official Website
NEWS ARCHIVE - SEPTEMBER 2017
00000
image
New York City: On Eve of Dormition, Metropolitan Hilarion celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral - 09/05/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-06 10:25:06

On Sunday, August 27, the Forefeast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, Metropolitan Hilarion 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, co-served by Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan...


00001
image
Nanuet, NY: Metropolitan Hilarion leads Patronal Feast of Novo-Diveevo Convent - 09/05/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-05 15:24:43

On Sunday the 27th and Monday the 28th of August, the clergy and faithful of Holy Dormition Convent "Novo-Diveevo" in Nanuet, NY celebrated the great feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos.


00002
image
Jordanville, NY: Registration for 2017 Diocesan Pastoral Conference is Open - 09/06/17
Category: Annoucements
Last updated: 2017-09-14 07:57:00

Online registration for the 2017 Pastoral Conference for clergy and matushkas of the Eastern American Diocese and Patriarchal Parishes in the USA has opened on the diocesan website. With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, the conference will be held at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY this October 23-26.


00003
image
Prayer in the Face of Inclement Winds & Tempests at Sea - 09/06/17
Category: Annoucements
Last updated: 2017-09-06 23:21:06

With the blessing of Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America & New York, the "Prayer in the Face of Inclement Winds & Tempests at Sea" is now available in the Liturgical Resources section of the diocesan website. In light of the approaching Hurricane Irma, which threatens the communities of the Eastern American Diocese and has already caused major destruction in the Caribbean, rectors and abbots are asked to read this prayer at the divine services, and laity are asked to read it in their private prayers.


00004
image
A New Musical Setting of the Divine Liturgy - 09/07/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-07 08:48:52

Editor’s note: On Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 9:30 AM, the PaTRAM Institute singers Choir, conducted by Maestro Peter Jermihov, will sing an original all-English Liturgy based on the Russian style, commissioned by the PaTRAM Institute and composed by Dr. Kurt Sander, at St. Alexander Nevsky Diocesan Cathedral in Howell, NJ.


00005
image
McKeesport, PA: Metropolitan Hilarion leads Centennial of Holy Virgin Dormition Church - 09/13/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-13 15:19:35

On Saturday, September 3, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, arrived in McKeesport to lead the centennial celebrations. More than a year of planning by the 100th Anniversary Committee and the tireless efforts of the parish council and countless parishioners and friends culminated in these joyous days.


00006
image
Jordanville, NY: Metropolitan Jonah, Bishop Jerome lead Divine Service on Pilgrimage Weekend at Holy Trinity Monastery - 09/14/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-14 10:26:39

From Saturday the 2nd through Monday the 4th of September, Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY held its annual pilgrimage, dedicated to the feast of Venerable Job of Pochaev. This year, divine services were led by His Eminence, Metropolitan Jonah, and His Grace, Bishop Jerome.


00007
image
"The God-Preserved City Rejoices" – St. John the Baptist Cathedral celebrates its Patronal Feast - 09/15/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-15 21:11:55

This year, on the feast of the Beheading of the Holy Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptizer of the Lord John, the parish of St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Washington, DC celebrated the 68th anniversary of its founding. It was on this day, September 11, 1949, that the Holy Hierarch John of Shanghai, visiting the American capital in order to convince the American government to help his flock on the Philippine island of Tubabao, gathered a group of faithful children of the Church Abroad and in a private home celebrated the first Divine Liturgy in the new church community he had established.


00008
image
Howell, NJ: Patronal Feast of St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral sees World Premier of Liturgical Composition by Kurt Sander - 09/16/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-16 01:14:08

During the celebratory days of the patronal feast day of St. Alexander Nevsky Diocesan Cathedral, Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America & New York, and diocesan vicar Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan visited the Diocesan Center in Howell, NJ. On Monday the 11th and Tuesday the 12th of September – the feast of the Translation of the Relics of the Holy Right-Believing Great Prince Alexander Nevsky, Metropolitan Hilarion led the All-Night Vigil and celebrated Divine Liturgy in the cathedral. Prior to the start of Vigil, the myrrh-streaming Hawaiian-Iveron Icon of the Mother of God arrived at the cathedral, and was greeted in procession by the clergy.


00009
image
Wayne, NJ: Bishop Nicholas leads Consecration of Water Blessing Chapel in Honor of Most Holy Theotokos - 09/17/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-17 07:24:17

On Saturday, September 16, parishioners of St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral in Paterson, NJ, led by their rector, Archpriest George Zelenin, gathered on a property in the nearby town of Wayne, where with God’s help they hope to build a new St. Michael’s Church.


00010
image
Howell, NJ: Hierarchal Services on Feast of Venerable Job of Pochaev - 09/20/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-20 12:41:19

On September 10, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Finding of the Relics of Venerable Job of Pochaev, as well as the Synaxis of the Venerable Fathers of the Far Kiev Caves. On Saturday, September 9, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan visited St. Alexander Nevsky Diocesan Cathedral in Howell, NJ, accompanied by Bishop Victor of Artzis, vicar of the Diocese of Odessa, who is currently traveling on pilgrimage to the U.S.


00011
image
Kursk: Kursk Root Icon of Mother of God begins Visit to Russia - 09/22/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-22 17:58:03

On Friday, September 22, a delegation of the Russian Church Aboard, led by His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan, began their pilgrimage to Russia.


00012
image
Kursk: Hierarchal Divine Services held at Kursk Root Hermitage & Zolotukhino Convent - 09/23/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-23 08:48:28

On Saturday, September 23, Divine Liturgy was served at the Kursk Root Hermitage in the presence of the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God "of the Sign." The service was led by Metropolitan Herman of Kursk & Rylsk, co-served by Archbishop Mark of Berlin & Germany, Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan...


00013
image
Directive from Metropolitan Hilarion on Providing Financial Assistance to St. Herman Youth Conference - 09/25/17
Category: Annoucements
Last updated: 2017-09-25 14:36:46

"St. Herman Conference and similar youth gatherings are a wonderful opportunity for the younger generation to better acquaint themselves with the fundamentals of their Orthodox Faith and solidify bonds of friendship with other young people in the bosom of the Mother Church. Once again in the 2017 year, we ask that you do your part to support St. Herman Conference and the spiritual well-being of our youth, via plate collection or a direction donation from the parish."


00014
image
Kursk: Visitation of ROCOR Hierarchs to Kursk Root Hermitage - 09/25/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-25 11:14:13

On Sunday, September 24, the feast day of Venerable Silvanus (Silouan) of Mt. Athos, Archbishop Mark of Berlin & Germany celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Kursk Root Hermitage, co-served by Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan, monastery clergy, and clerics accompanying the Eastern American Diocesan vicar on his pilgrimage.


00015
image
Archpriest Victor Boldewskul – "Vladyka Laurus Truly Loved the Church" - 09/26/17
Last updated: 2017-09-26 12:14:21

When I remember Vladyka Laurus, what I remember the most important was how he truly loved the Church, how he loved the Russian Church, and how he was always measured in all things... Vladyka taught by example or by his short words or comments ("short" meaning concise: he did not have to say too much to guide us). 


00016
image
Kursk: ROCOR Delegation takes Part in Traditional Procession from Root Hermitage to Kursk - 09/26/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-27 14:49:06

Thousands of the faithful took part in the procession, carrying icons, reading akathists, and singing hymns to the Mother of God. Young and old, physically fit and infirm all walked together. Monastics from neighboring monasteries joined, along with youth from across the Diocese, who rotated carrying banners, crosses, and icons.


00017
image
Brooklyn, NY: Patronal Feast of St. Joasaph of Belgorod Church - 09/26/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-26 13:46:20

On Sunday, September 17, the feast of the Finding of the Relics of the Holy Hierarch Joasaph of Belgorod, the parishioners of St. Joasaph Church in Brooklyn, NY celebrated their patronal feast day.


00018
image
Richmond, ME: Metropolitan Hilarion performs Priestly, Diaconal Ordinations at St. Alexander Nevsky Church - 09/26/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-26 11:53:48

On Sunday, September 17, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, visited St. Alexander Nevsky Memorial Church in Richmond, ME, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy and performed a priestly and diaconal ordination. The visit was scheduled around the parish’s patronal feast day, which had taken place the previous Tuesday, September 12, as well as the 30th anniversary of Archpriest Chad Williams’ service as rector.


00019
image
Directive from Metropolitan Hilarion on 26th Annual Church Music Conference - 09/27/17
Category: Annoucements
Last updated: 2017-09-27 17:40:16

"The Liturgical Commission of the Synod of Bishops is convening the 26th Annual Russian Orthodox Church Music Conference. This conference will take place October 4-8 at Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in Los Angeles, California. The title theme the conference is 'Vocal Artistry of the Deacon, Reader & Singer at Divine Services.' Rectors and choir conductors are directed to disseminate without delay the information (www.rocmconference.org) about the upcoming conference among all of the singers of the Diocese.


00020
image
Shchigry, Russia: Bishop Nicholas visits Diocese of Shchigry with Kursk Root Icon - 09/27/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-27 14:13:40

On Tuesday, September 26, the eve of the great feast of the Exaltation of the Precious Wood of the Live-Giving Cross of the Lord, the delegation of the Russian Church Aboard led by His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan, visited the Diocese of Shchigry with the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God, currently visiting the Kursk Oblast.


00021
image
Kursk: ROCOR Pilgrimage Delegation takes part in Divine Services on Feast of Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord - 09/29/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-30 06:58:30

On the great feast of the Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Creating Cross of the Lord, Eastern American Diocesan Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan participated in the divine services in Kursk, Russia.


00022
image
Kursk: Visit of Wonderworking Kursk Root Icon to Russia Continues - 09/30/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-30 08:33:56

On Friday, September 29, the icon was taken from the Cathedral of the Sign to the several of the city’s hospitals and medical institutions, accompanied by the delegation members and His Eminence Herman, Metropolitan of Kursk & Rylsk. The icon visited children and elderly alike, some of whom used all of their strength to venerate the icon.


00023
image
Mahopac, NY: Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal, Bishop Jerome celebrate Liturgy in New Kursk Root Hermitage - 09/30/17
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2017-09-30 08:10:53

On Sunday, September 24, the parishioners of Nativity of the Mother of God Church at the New Kursk Root Hermitage in Mahopac, NY, held their annual parish celebration, usually held on the Sunday nearest their patronal feast day – September 21. This year, the divine services were concelebrated by His Eminence Gabriel, Archbishop of Montreal & Canada, and His Grace, Bishop Jerome.


Parishes
Clergy
Kursk Root Icon
Media
Resources
Liturgical

   

About
Media
Directories
Resources
History

Eastern American Diocese | Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia