Welcome to Fr. Nikodhim, the Shkurti's and Mother's Day 2023On Sunday, May 14th, St. George was blessed and excited to welcome The Right Reverend Archimandrite Nikodhim, Bishop-elect of Boston and the Albanian Archdiocese. Fr. Nikodhim is presently the Administrator of the Albanian Archdiocese, and is scheduled for his episcopal ordination in September 2023. Additionally we welcomed the newly ordained Deacon Juxhin (Eugene) and his wife Livia Shkurti. Deacon Juxhin is our Archdiocesan Seminarian currently completing his studies at St. Vladmir’s Seminary.Coincidentally, May 14th was Mother’s Day, and prayers were said for all of our departed and living mothers from our parish. After Divine Liturgy, a special Coffee Hour was held to welcome our visitors and congratulate all of our mothers on Mother’s Day. Below are several photos to view.
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The Small Entrance - (from L to R): Altar Servers, Fr. Sergei, Fr. Nikodhim, Deacon Juxhin with the Book of the Gospels at the Royal Doors |
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Deacon Juxhin reading the Gospel lesson with Altar Servers standing vigil |
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Deacon Juxhin reading the Gospel lesson |
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Deacon Juxhin returns the Gospel Book back to the Altar after completing the readings |
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Fr. Nikodhim giving his sermon |
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During the Great Entrance, Fr. Sergei reading the names for Mother's Day commemorations |
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Fr. Nikodhim and Deacon Juxhin preparing for the faithful to receive Holy Communion |
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Fr. Nikodhim gives the final blessing |
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The final blessing |
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Cake at Coffee Hour to welcome and congratulate Fr. Nikodhim & Deacon Juxhin, and to extend Mother's Day wishes to our parish mothers |
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