HIERARCHICAL LITURGY CELEBRATED AT ST. GEORGE CHURCH IN LORAIN

On January 9, 2025, when we celebrate Saint Stephen, Protomartyr and Archdeacon, at the parish of St. George in Lorain, His Grace Bishop Irinej of Washington-New York and Eastern America celebrated the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. In concelebration with His Grace were: Protopresbyter-Stavrophor John Adamcio (OCA), Protopresbyter Andrew Lentz (St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Rocky River), Presbyter Christopher Zaferes (St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, in Lorain) and Protosyngellos Nektarije (Tesanovic), host priest.

Liturgical responses were rendered by members of the Njegos Choir of Cleveland. Readers Maksim Damljanovic and Luka Parojcic assisted in chanting and reading.

Following the Prayer behind the Ambo, the blessing of the Festal Bread - Slavski Kolach and Wheat – Koljivo was done on the occasion of the familial patronal celebration of the Tesanovic family.

After the blessing, His Grace congratulated the parish priest, Protosyngellos Nektarije, on his Patronal celebration of St. Stephen the Protomartyr.

At the end of the celebration of the wonderful holiday, a table of love – Agape was prepared by Protosyngellos Nektarije in honor of his Family Slava.

It remains for us to thank His Grace for his Archpastoral visit to our parish, with which he strengthened our prayers and encouraged us to continue walking on the path of faith and salvation. His presence truly uplifted our spirits, and we are grateful for the guidance and blessings he has shared with us. We pray that God continues to help our parish grow in faith, unity, and love guided by the example of our Hierarch in Christ.


Photo Gallery

(10 images)


Share This:



< PreviousNext >
You might also like:

CONTACT INFO:

 

Diocese of Eastern America

65 Overlook Circle
New Rochelle, NY 10804

 

E-mail: diocese@easterndiocese.org 

 

Office & Residence: 

(914) 633-9000 - (914) 633-9009