October 2nd, 2011 Sunday after the Elevation of the Cross

Thanks to Rdr Nicholas Brennan for help with the pictures!

Father Parthenios, Readeers Bill and John... chanting Matins.

 

Hierodeacon Michael censing the church.

 Archimandrite Maximos and Father Dimitri Harper.

 The Choir.

 Archimandrite Maximos and Hierodeacon Michael censing the church.

 Father Dimitri at the alar.

 The Holy Cross.

 Archimandrite John

 The Little Entrance with the Gospel

 Reader John

 Hierodeacon Michael with the Gospel

 Archimandrite Maximos during his sermon on the Talens

 Archimandite MAximos and Father Dimitri at the altar.

 The fathers during the Great Entrance

 The kiss of Peace.

 Many Years for Sophia on her namesday.

The Feast of the Elevation of the Cross part 1 of 3 Sept 27th, 2011

We were graced with the presence of Bishop Jerome of Manhattan at our patronal feast.  We were additionally blessed with the tonsure of Bill, John and Ellias as readers (see part 2).  Many years to all three Readers! May God bless you all!

 Eve of the feast

 Stelianos greeting the bishop on arrival....

 Getting the Bishop's blessing..

 Matins....

 Protodeacon Fr. Dimitri Temedis.

 Vesting the Bishop.

Bishop's Eagle.