Concelebration at St. Markella's Cathedral with New Bishop

Details: Created on Wednesday, 15 May 2019 14:02

On the Sunday of The Myrrhbearers His Eminence served at the Cathedral of St Markella in Astoria, New York. Together with His Eminence, His Grace, Bishop Maximus and the local clergy served the liturgy. Our Metropolitan welcomed the new bishop to the Cathedral, and a festive meal followed.

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