On Sunday, October 28/November 10, 2013, His Grace, Bishop Sergios, was enthroned as bishop of Portland by His Eminence, Metropolitan Moses of Toronto, at the Cathedral of the Holy Nativity of the Theotokos in Portland, Oregon. In attendance were the clergy from the Diocese of Portland, as well as many faithful.
Eis Polla Eti, Despota!
Below, please find audio recordings from the enthronement, in three parts. The chanting is performed by the Schola Cantorum of the Cathedral, led by Protopsaltis John Presson.
The Great Doxology, Kairo, Vesting, and Divine Liturgy up to the Gospel:
Divine Liturgy from the Great Entrance (Offertory) to the Communion of the Sacred Clergy:
Liturgy ending with the Enthronement:
Photos from the day are below:
Refutation of an “Encyclical Sermon” by a Hierarch of the New Calendar Orthodox Church of Greece and a Wily Denigrator of Anti-Ecumenists and “Old Calendarists” Who Have Walled Themselves Off From His Church
by His Grace, Bishop Clement of Gardikion, Secretary of the Holy Synod
In Greek
In English
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