On Saturday, May 6, our Parish celebrated its Patronal Feast of the Holy Victorious Great Martyr George. Our festal service was performed by a number of clergy. We welcomed Chancellor of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA, Archpriest Igor Vyzhanov; the Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Eastern States, Priest Mark Rashkov; Abbot Eutychius (Dovganyuk) from the ROCOR, and Protodeacon Igor Panachev from St. Nicholas Cathedral. The Divine Liturgy was headed by our Rector, Archpriest Igor Tarasov.

The choir director beautifully performed hymns dedicated to St. George during preparation for Holy Communion.

At the Communion verse Priest Mark Rashkov preached a homily in English on the celebrated feast of St. George.

After the dismissal of the Liturgy the clergy performed the rite of glorification of St. George in front of his icon in the middle of the church. They sang the troparion, kontakion and magnification of our temple Saint. Then the Chancellor addressed the Rector in Russian and greeted him and all the people present on the feast. He also said a few words about our celebrated holy patron and at the conclusion of his speech he presented Fr. Igor with the icon of St. Luke of Crimea.

The two group photographs were taken: one of the clergy, then another of all present at the celebration. Abbot Zosimas (Krampis) from the ROCOR had arrived at the end of the service and joined other clergy for the taking of the group picture.

Our Patronal Feast continued after the liturgical service. All were invited to a luncheon at the nearby Greek restaurant where the clergy and parishioners enjoyed delicious meals and a nice company.