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METROPOLITAN NICHOLAS' VISITATION TO SLOVAKIA AND TRANSCARPATHIA DAYS 7& 8
The posted photos show scenes from days 7 & 8 of Metropolitan's visit to Slovakia and Transcarpathia.
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On Saturday June 24, 2006 the Metropolitan toured the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Uzhorod. This magnificent church, which is presently under construction is the largest Orthodox Church in the Carpathians
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Metropolitan Nicholas views the partially completed interior of the Church.
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Another view of the Church.
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Later that day, Metropolitan Nicholas, accompanied by Fr. Dimitri Sydor visited the monument erected in remembrance of the attempted murder by the communists of Greek Catholic Bishop Theodore Romza, near the village of Ivanoci.
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Metropolitan Nicholas reverences the altar of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church prior to Liturgy on Sunday, June 25, 2006.
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Metropolitan Nicholas along with Bishop Agapit are enthroned prior to the start of Liturgy.
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"Lord, Lord look down from heaven and visit this vinyard which your right hand has planted and establish it!!!"
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The faithful fill the church to capacity.
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The congregation numbers in excess of 50,000.
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Metropolitan Nicholas prays at the altar.
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Eis Polla Eti Despota!
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"I believe in God the Father Almighty."
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"We praise You, we Bless You!"
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The Hierarchs venerate the festal icon.
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The Bishops exchange greetings.
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Metropolitan extends his greetings to the assembled faithful.
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