On Sunday, February 6, the clergy and parishioners of Our Lady of Pochaev Church in North Port, FL celebrated the memory of the Holy New Martyrs & Confessors of the Russian Church. The rector, Archimandrite Stefan (Khilchuk), celebrated Divine Liturgy.

Upon completion of the service, parish cleric Hieromonk Arkadii (Polishchuk), the servers, and faithful congratulated the rector on his birthday, wishing him many and blessed years. Parishioners thanked Fr. Stefan for his love, longsuffering, and ceaseless care for his flock. Many kind and heartfelt words were addressed to the rector.

After Liturgy, a festal luncheon was organized by the parishioners.

Many and blessed years to dear Fr. Stefan!