On June 18, the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, that of All Saints who have shone forth in the Russian Land, Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal & Canada celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sig in New York City. Concelebrating with His Eminence were: Hieromonk Theognost (Kogan; cleric of Holy Virgin Protection Church in Nyack, NY), Priest George Temidis (secretary of the diocesan administration), and Protodeacon Nicolas Mokhoff (cathedral cleric).

Singing at Liturgy was the Synodal choir under the direction of conductor Vadim S. Gan.

A multitude of cathedral parishioners prayed at the service, many of whom communed of Christ’s Holy Mysteries. Upon completion of Liturgy, Archbishop Gabriel addressed the faithful with a sermon on the feast, calling on all parishioners to celebrate the memory of their saints, regardless of whether they are Russian or not, and to receive Communion on this day.

The cathedral sisterhood organized a traditional luncheon in the church hall.

Photos: S. Yakushin