Archbishop Herman processing to the church
The President of the Parish Council, Mr. David Donlick, greeting Vladyka with the traditional signs of hospitality: bread and salt.
Father Neal presenting Vladyka with the hand cross, and offering words of welcome.
David Mastroberte being brought forth for tonsure.
The tonsure - cutting of hair.
David's first reading as a tonsured reader.
Being vested in the sticharion.
Washing the Archbishop's hands in preparation for the Liturgy.
The prayers of the clergy prior to the beginning of the Divine Liturgy.
Father Neal being lead to receive the jeweled cross.
His Eminence thanking Father Neal for all his work at Holy Trinity.
Presenting the jeweled cross, the highest award given by the Synod of Bishops.
"AXIOS!" He is worthy!
"O come, let us worship and fall down before Christ!"
"Chtetz" David reading the Epistle.
Our parish choir.
The young ladies of the parish assisted in receiving the offerings of the faithful.
The Body and Blood of our Lord is brought forth.
"Taste and see how good the Lord is! Happy is the man who hopes in Him!" -Psalm 34:9
The many faithful who received the Eucharist.
President David Donlick receives a Synodal Grammota on behalf of the parish.
A procession leaves the church...
...and proceeds to the bell tower.
Archbishop Herman censing the bell tower.
Protodeacon Alexei inviting the faithful to bow their heads.
Sprinkling the bells with holy water.
Sprinkling the entire bell tower with holy water.
The veneration of the Holy Cross took place at the bell tower.
