On March 31, on the feast of Praise of Blessed Virgin Mary, Bishop Jerome of Manhattan celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Cathedral of the Sign in New York City. He was concelebrated by the clergy of the cathedral: Archpriest Andrei Sommer, Hieromonk Nicholas (Perekrestov), Protodeacom Nicholas Mokhoff, deacons Nicholas Olhovsky and Nathan MusellY. The parishioners had a blessed chance to venerate the wonder-working icon of Our Lady of the Sign. PHOTO-REPORT
 On January 29, the clergy and
parishioners of the Synodal Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign
congratulated and wished many years to long-term Starosta (Church
warden) of the church Prince Vladimir Kirillovich Galitzine, who
celebrated his 70th anniversary. The Sisterhood of the Cathedral cooked a
delicious meal and on behalf of the charitable hero of the day invited
the clergy and laity for dinner. PHOTO-REPORT
On January 6, on the eve of the feast of the Nativity of Christ, and on
his birthday, The First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad
Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York Hilarion celebrated the
Divine Liturgy at the Synodal Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign. He was
concelebrated by Archbishop of Naro-Fominsk Justinian, the
Adsministrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA, bishop of
Manhattan Jerome, vicar of the Eastern American Diocese, the head of the
Russian Eccleciastical Mission in Jerusalem Archimandrite Tikhon,
archprist Andrei Sommer and the clergy, attached to the cathedral.
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 On the feast of the Nativity of Our Lord - January 6 and 7, Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York Hilarion, the First Hisrarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, along with the cathedral clergy, led the festal services at the Synodal Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign. During the Liturgy His Eminence awarded Hieromonk Nicholas (Perekrestov) with the Church award - the bat - for his ardent and devoted serving for the benefit of the Russian Orthodox Church. The clergy and the parishioners admired the Christmas chants sung by the Synodal Choir directed by Peter Fekula. After the Liturgy the Sisterhood invited all the woshipers to the Cathedral Hall to share festive trapeza. PHOTO-REPORT
 On the 18th and the 19th of August, on the great feast day of the Transfiguration of Our LordJesus Christ, His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan Vicar Bishop of Manhattan Jerome, led the divine services in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York. During the Divine Liturgy, His Grace was co-served by Synodal clergy. Upon completion of the Liturgy, His Grace performed the blessing of the grapes and other fruits. PHOTO-REPORT
 The private reception dedicated to honoring Archdeacon Eugene Burbello and his leaving for the well-deserved rest followed the Liturgy celebrated by the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York Hilarion at the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign. He was concelebrated by Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal and Canada, Bishop Jerome of Manhattan, five priests, one Archdeacon, five Protodeacons and a deacon. The First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad expressed the profound gratitude of the hierarchy to Fr Eugene and invoked Divine blessings upon him, and gave him a parting gift. Because of limited space in Synod Hall guests included Father Eugene and Matushka Claudia's family, clergy, sisterhood, and those who were close to Father Eugene over the many years of service. There was a slide show, flowers, and a champagne toast by Archbishop Gabriel. There were also many speeches presented by attendees including the Bishops, Father Nicholas Mokhoff, Protodeacons Iosif Yaroshchuk and Pavel Volkov; Peter Kozak, George Schatiloff, Princess Elena Nikiforovna Volkonsky,Matushka Nadia Mokhoff, Sergei Yakushin,Elena Bakanina,Maria Aleksandrovna Jordan, Choir director Peter Fekula and Inna Shvetsova. The master of ceremonies was Starosta Vladimir Galitzine. Anatoly Panchoshny sang several songs and Father Iosif joined him with a song as well.Father Eugene thanked everyone and promised to visit and serve at the Cathedral when possible. Archdeacon Eugene Burbelo was ordained to the deaconate on November 20, 1955, by Metropolitan Anastassy (Gribanovsky, +1965) of blessed memory in order to serve at the Kursk-Root Icon of the Mother of God and the Cathedral of Our Lady “of the Sign” in New York. In November, 2005, during the celebration of his 50 years of service, Metropolitan Laurus of blessed memory elevated Fr Eugene to the rank of archdeacon. PHOTO-REPORT
 On Tuesday, June 28, on the feast day of St. Jonah, Metropolitan of Moscow, and Blessed Jerome of Strideon, the namesday of His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Jerome of Manhattan, was celebrated in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York. Under the protection of the Most Holy Theotokos and in the presence of Her wonderworking Kursk Root Icon, Bishop Jerome celebrated the Divine Liturgy. Also praying in church were the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, the Chancellor of the Synod of Bishops, Archpriest Serafim Gan, clergy of the cathedral. Upon completion of the Liturgy, the First Hierarch greeted his vicar on the occasion of his namesday, and wished him fortitude and God’s aid in his laborious archpastoral service to Christ’s Holy Church and our Eastern American Diocese. On behalf of all of the faithful children of the diocese, Metropolitan Hilarion presented Bishop Jerome with an icon of St. Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop of Canterbury.
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 On the Eve of the Holy Day of Pentecost Bishop of Manhattan Jerome celebrated the festive Vigil at the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign. The next day Archimandrite John (Magramm), Archpriesr Andrei Sommer, Hieromonk Evtikhiy (Dovganyuk) and Hieromonk Gabriel from St. Petersburg (Russia) served the Divine Liturgy along with Protodeacon Nicholas Mokhoff. The Choir sang under the conduct of choir director Peter Fekula. That day Father Gabriel celebrated 15 years of his ordination as a priest. PHOTOREPORT
 On Bright Saturday, April 30, with the blessing of the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York Hilarion and Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the United States Archbishop of Naro-Fominsk Justinian Easter Holy procession was held in New York from St. Nicholas Cathedral to the Synodal Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign. PHOTOREPORT
 On Bright Tuesday, April 26, Archbishop Justinian, Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York, leading the celebrations in honor of the 35th anniversary of ordination of Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Jerome of Manhattan. His Eminence was co-served by Bishop Jerome, Archimandrite Ioann (Magramm), Archpriest Victor Tseshkovsky (rector of the Nativity of the Mother of God Church at the New Kursk Root Hermitage in Mahopac, NY), Eastern American Diocesan secretary Archpriest Serge Lukianov, clergy of ROCOR and MP. Praying in the altar was Archpriest Andrei Sommer, senior priest of the cathedral. With the blessing of His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York, during the singing of the Paschal hours, Archbishop Justinian ordained Reader Philip Ramstad a subdeacon, and after the Eucharistic Canon, His Eminence ordained Subdeacon Philip to the diaconate.pon completion of the Liturgy, the Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes, Archbishop Justinian, greeted Bishop Jerome, congratulating his co-brother on his historic milestone, and presented the diocesan vicar a panagia with an image of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God. PHOTOREPORT
 On February 27, 2011, Meatfare Sunday, His Beatitude Christopher, Archbishop of Prague and Metropolitan of the Czech Lands and Slovakia, officiated at Divine Liturgy at the Synodal Cathedral of Our Lady "of the Sign" in New York. He was joined by His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, archpastors of the Russian Orthodox Church, clergymen of the cathedral and guests in the clerical rank. After the Communion hymn, His Eminence Archbishop Justinian of Naro-Fominsk read a sermon. At the end of divine services, the Primates exchanged greetings. Vladyka Hilarion gave His Beatitude the Synodal "Znamensky" Medal of the 1st Order on behalf of the Synod of Bishops in recognition of his labors towards the strengthening of unity within the Holy Orthodox Church of Christ. After Divine Liturgy, the cathedral sisterhood offered a magnificent trapeza feast, during which Vladyka Hilarion, Vladyka Justinian, and also Hegumen Tikhon, Acting Chief of the Russian Ecclestiastical Mission in Jerusalem of the Russian Church Abroad spoke, as did Protopriest Serafim Gan, Chancellor of the Synod of Bishops and Secretary of the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. PHOTO-REPORT
On November 13, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of The Russian Orthodox Church Abroad visited St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary and venerated the relics of St. Vladimir of Kiev at the Three Hierarchs Chapel. The relics of the Seminary's patron saint, Holy Great Prince Vladimir, Equal-to-the-Apostles, who converted to Christianity in AD 988 and who proceeded to baptize all of Kievan Rus', have been at the Three Hierarchs Chapel for public veneration from Saturday, November 13 through Sunday, November 14. The reliquary containing the saint’s remains holds a portion of the head of Holy Prince Vladimir, found by St. Peter Mohila, metropolitan of Kiev. Along with Metropolitan Hilarion the holy relics were venerated by Archbishop Jonathan of Tulchin and Bratslav (Ukraine), Archbishop of Naro-Fominsk Justinian, Administrator of Patriarchal Parishes in the USA, Archimandrite John (Magramm) and Prince Vladimir Kirillovich Galitzine, starosta of the Cathedral of the Sign. PHOTOREPORT
 On October 22, 2010 an akathist before the Icon of the Mother of God “Healer of Cancer” was performed at New York's Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Protection. The service was held the week after the widely-known Avon Breast Cancer Walk as a cancer research fundraiser, to enhance cancer awareness, and to provide support ministry to the afflicted and their families. A new musical setting for the English text of the akathist has been composed by Robert Sirico, reader and choir director at Saint John the Theologian Church (OCA), Shirley, NY, and founder of the "Orthodox Christian Music Project." The akathist was sung by the Synodal Choir of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, conducted by Maestro Peter Fekula. The akathist service was officiated by Vicar of the Eastern American Diocese (ROCOR) Bishop Jerome of Manhattan and Bishop Michael of New York and New Jersey (OCA). PHOTOREPORT
On Saturday October 23 a multitude of people came to pray in the Cathedral which was visited by the myrrh-streaming icon of the Iverskaya Mother of God. The aroma from the holy myrrh was so strong you could feel it from many feet away. As always the evening choir was lead by Br Isaac and the volunteers that came to venerate the icon. After service many pressed around the bringer of the icon, reader Nectarius and asked more details about this gift he received. The icon will again visit the Synod Cathedral on Wednesday November 3rd for the Nameday celebration of Meropolitan Hilarion.
 On October 2-3, 2010, with the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, and His Eminence Archbishop Justinian, Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA, a youth symposium dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the Russian Church Abroad was held in New York. Before the symposium began, the participants and guests gathered at the Synodal Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign, where Archbishop Justinian and His Grace Bishop Jerome of Manhattan, along with clergymen of the Russian Church Abroad and the Patriarchal Parishes, performed a moleben to the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia. Read more...
 On August 1, 2010, the feast day of St Seraphim of Sarov the Miracle-worker, His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, officiated at Divine Liturgy at St Seraphim Church in Sea Cliff, NY After the moleben and procession of the cross around the memorial church, His Eminence consecrated the interior fresco in the altar. This fresco series will depict the many centuries of history of the Russian Orthodox Church and the reestablishment of the Divinely-directed unity and fullness of brotherly communion in May 2007. At the end of divine services, the Primate of the Russian Church Abroad, on behalf of Archbishop German of Kursk and Ryl’sk, awarded Protopriest Serafim the Diocesan First Order Medal of the Kursk-Root Icon of the Mother of God for heading the organizing committee which brought that Icon to Russia. He then awarded gramatas [decrees of blessing] from the President of the Synod of Bishops to the newly-ordained Reader Ivan Makarov and to Parish Treasurer IG Kwartiroff. This medal had earlier been awarded by Archbishop German to His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Berlin and Germany and other members of the organizing committee: Priest Alexandre Antchoutine and Deacon Nicholas Olkhovsky, Assistant to the Chancellor of the Synod of Bishops.
 On Wednesday, July 28, on the feast of St Grand Prince Vladimir, Equal to the Apostles, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York, the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in St. Sergius Chapel at the Synod of Bishops. His Eminence was co-served by the clergy of the Synodal churches and St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral (MP): Archpriests Andrei Sommer and Alexander Golubov, igumen Nestor (Kumysh), Protodeacons Nocholas Mokhoff and Igor Panachev, Deacon Nathan Mousselli. Upon completion of the festal Liturgy His Eminence congratulated starosta of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign Prince Vladimir Kirillovich Galitzine on the occasion of his Name's Day and blessed him with the icon of Our Lady of Kazan. All those, who work at the cathedral and the parishioners wish Vladimir Kirillovich, who has been preserving and spreading the spirit and ideals of Holy fathers, founders of the Cathedral of the Sign - good health, God's wisdom and help in his church service and good deeds for many years to come.
 On the 17-18 of July the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York Hilarion visited the children's camp of the Organization of Russian Young Scouts in Northville, NY. Metropolitan Hilarion saw the squad “Tsarskoye Selo” (“Tsar's Village”) and the camp. Squad “Tsarskoye Selo” was founded by scout master Andrew Ilyinskiy more than 60 years ago and it officially started its work on January, 20, 1948. It's main aim is to instil Russian Orthodox values in children and young people, upbringing them in the spirit of love and devotion to God, their Fatherland and people, acquiring practical habits and skills. More...
A youth group from various dioceses of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, headed by Protopriest Andrei Sommer, is visiting Holy Transfiguration Solovetsky Stavropighial Monastery. They are spending their time in prayer and work along with the monks of this holy monastery and other young people of the Russian Orthodox Church. Official website of ROCOR offers photo-report of this pilgrimage.
At the invitation of His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Berlin and Germany, His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, who had been on a health retreat at Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic, visited the Bavarian capital of Munich. Read more...
 Concert of Russian music was performed in the Cathedral by “Blagovest" male choir from Nizhny Novgorod (Russia) under the direction of Lev Pankratov. The ensemble participated at the Festival of Russian Music, dedicated to the memory of the great composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. Read more...
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April 1 - On Great Monday Bishop Jerome of Manhattan will serve the sacrament of Holy Unction in the Synodal Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign in NYC.
April 9 - Bishop Jerome of Manhattan will celebrate Presanctified Liturgy of St. James in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in NYC.
Eighth Annual Concert Of the Young Talents
Under the artistic direction of Princess Elena Wolkonsky the concert will take place on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 2 pm at the Synod Hall. Classic literature, music, piano, violin, cello, guitar, ballet, folklore welcome. Ages 5-20 are welcome. Admission: adults - $15. Children free. All participants must submit their program before May 1, 2012. All proceeds will aid Restoration of the Synod building.
 The Heart of a Fallen Woman
A bit more beauty, a bit less conscience, and a slippery life’s path for a woman is ensured. And if there’s a lot of beauty? And if conscience isn’t completely lacking, but has fallen silent, deafened by the noise of songs and street music? Then there’s trouble. Then the name given in honor of the Mother of God won’t help. The name, Mary, will remain a blessing, but life will be foul, stuffed full of nasty delights – which, God willing, will in time be spewed out. Read more...
 The Theological Necessity for Humor
In a collection of essays called “Holy Laughter”, Conrad Hyers says, “A common trait of dictators, revolutionaries, and ecclesiastical authoritarians alike is the refusal to laugh at themselves or permit others to laugh at them.” Of course, “them” can easily mean “us.” At times we all take ourselves too seriously, forgetting to laugh at the mirror and refusing to let others see us as we are, as little children toddling toward the Kingdom. If we do not laugh at ourselves, and allow others to laugh at and with us, we tend to worship ourselves. Making fun of ourselves is like making a good confession. Letting others make fun of us is like accepting prophecy. More...
 My journey to Orthodoxy
People who ask me about how I came to Orthodoxy are often surprised to hear I have no Christian background. To me it is not surprising at all, for I have always felt a call to God in my heart. But I had never heard of Orthodoxy and was intrigued by his faith but I was more concerned with the fundamental issues of faith and Christianity. My question was not do I want to become Orthodox but do I believe in God? In Jesus Christ his Only Begotten Son? My encounter with Orthodoxy was therefore simultaneous with my encounter with God. I can only say that as I started to read and learn about it I found it impossible to let it go. I never considered entering any church but the Orthodox Church even though, on the outside, everything seemed to discourage me from doing so. Read more...
 Byzantine Music for an Orthodox America
We are often questioned by people unfamiliar with Church music: "Why do you sing this music in church?" or "This kind of melody sounds strange to me"; or if you go to St. Vladimir's Seminary, one seminarian or another will tell you how odd Byzantine music is, or some of the Greek priests will point out that the Russians sing secular music in church, and so on. Anyone who studies Church music, knows that it is a dry matter and that it is not easy to make it understandable. We write this not because it is an interesting subject to speak about, but because it is necessary. Read more...
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