On October 20, the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, parish rector Archpriest Job Watts celebrated Divine Liturgy in St. Nektarios Church in Lenoir City, TN, co-served by parish clergy.
The day was especially joyous for the parish, as they marked the 20th anniversary of their rector’s ordination to the holy priesthood. At the conclusion of Liturgy, with the blessing of His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, a diocesan gramota was presented to Fr. Job, recognizing his tireless pastoral efforts in the building up of the parish.
A luncheon was held honoring Fr. Job and Matushka Rachel for their labors, where additional congratulatory messages were read.