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Bishop Gregory's Pastoral Visit to Manville, NJ (10/26/14)

On the weekend of October 25 -26, 2014, His Grace Bishop Gregory made a pastoral visit to the Descent of the Holy Spirit Church in Manville, NJ on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the parish's establishment.

Photos, courtesy of Sharon Kechula, show scenes from the Sunday Liturgy and fellowship meal which followed

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Bishop Gregory is greeted with the traditional gifts of bread and salt prior to Divine Liturgy.
Bishop Gregory is presented with the hand cross by Fr. Kenneth Ellis.
Bishop Gregory is joined by Very Rev. Andrew Fetchina, Dean of the NY/NJ Deanery and Fr. Kenneth Ellis.
The faithful in attendance at Liturgy.
Fr. Kenneth Ellis chants the Gospel Reading.
The Great Entrance
"May the Lord God remember all you Orthodox Christians in His Kingdom....."
"Let us lift up our hearts....."
"Receive the Body of Christ...."
"O God save Your people and bless Your inheritance!"
Bishop Gregory offers the homily.
"Our number one concern must be for the youth of the Church..."
Holy Ghost Manville 80th celebration
Bishop Gregory offered the Antidoron to the faithful at the conclusion of the Liturgy.
Bishop Gregory greets the youngest in attendance.
Bishop Gregory with co-celebrating clergy and altarboys.
Fr. Ken blessed the food at the breakfast which followed in the parish hall.
Bishop Gregory is presented with flowers.
Bishop Gregory with the youth who presented him with flowers.
Bishop Gregory is presented with a gift by this young man.
Bishop Gregory inscribing Bibles of children which were distributed at Camp Nazareth
Sharing a moment with His Grace.
The Bishop and his flock.
Conversing with the Bishop.
This young man enjoyed meeting His Grace.