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Bishop Gregory's Pastoral Visit To Rockford (11/11/14)

On Tuesday, November 11, 2014, His Grace Bishop Gregory made a pastoral visit to Christ the Saviour Parish in Rockford, IL to celebrate Divine Liturgy with the faithful of the parish.

Bishop Gregory was joined at the altar by host pastor, Fr. Jonathan Bannon and deanery clergy.

Photos are courtesy of Pani Marianna Bannon.
His Grace, Bishop Gregory is greeted with the traditional gifts of bread and salt.
Bishop Gregory is presented with the hand cross by Fr. Jonathan Bannon.
Bishop Gregory enters the Churc
Bishop Gregory prays before the iconostasis.
The Little Entrance.
The reading of the Epistle.
The Reading of the Gospel.
Bishop Gregory censes the people.
The Great Entrance
Since it was Veterans' Day, Bishop Gregory bestowed a special blessing on the parish's veterans.
Bishop Gregory with co-celebrating clergy and parish faithful.