“Heritage Sunday“ Commemorations - 2025On Sunday, March 30th, St. George commemorated "Heritage Sunday" – (this was delayed one week later than originally planned due to priest coverage). St. George also celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos, which was transferred from Tues, March 25th, the date it is routinely celebrated.
March is an important month in the history of the Albanian Archdiocese: March 22, 1908 is the date of the first liturgy was ever served in the Albanian language in America (in Boston), and March 13, 1965 is the date of repose of our first hierarch Theophan (Noli). Click here to read Bishop Nikodhim’s letter from Feb 27, 2024. on the purpose of this annual commemoration.
As part of "Heritage Sunday", St. George offered prayers at the close of Divine Liturgy for the blessing and guidance of the Albanian Archdiocese. And per Bishop Nikodhim's request to all parishes in the Archdiocese, a Memorial service was held for all of our departed diocesan hierarchs, and for the priests and priftëresha who served in our St. George parish. Below are a few photos.
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Church School children wait with icons or candles to follow in procession for the Great Entrance |
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As part of the Heritage Day commemorations at the end of Divine Liturgy, Fr. Sergei reads prayers for the blessing and guidance of the Albanian Archdiocese |
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After Divine Liturgy, a Memorial Service was held in memory of our departed diocesan hierarchs, and for the departed priests and prifteresha who served in our parish |
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The Memorial Service |
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