On Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th of April, with the blessing of His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, Western American Diocesan vicar Bishop Theodosius of Seattle paid an archpastoral visit to St. Saint Luke the Blessed Surgeon Church in Pompano Beach, FL, where he officiated the Resurrectional All-Night Vigil and celebrated Divine Liturgy for the Sunday of St. John Climacus.
Concelebrating with His Grace were Archpriest Yaroslav Lutoschin, Priest Mikhail Mikhailenko (cleric of St. Vladimir Church in Miami, FL), and Deacon Stefan Stoyanov (diocesan cleric).
The liturgical hymns were sung by the parish choir under the direction of Katherine Lukianov.
His Grace warmly greeted the worshippers and expressed his gratitude to the clergy, singers, benefactors, brotherhood, and sisterhood of the parish, thanking them for the warm welcome.
Interaction between the clergy and parishioners continued over a meal prepared by the brotherhood and sisterhood.
Pompano Beach, FL: Bishop Theodosius of Seattle pays Archpastoral Visit to St. Luke the Blessed Surgeon Church - 04/14/24
Photos: M. Lukianov
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