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Bishop Gregory's Pastoral Visit To Indiana (2/25/18)
HIs Grace, Bishop Gregory made his second pastoral visit to Holy Transfiguration Mission in Crawfordsville, Indiana on the weekend of February 23-25, 2018.
During his visit, the parish celebrated the retirement of the mortgage on the Church with a mortgage burning ceremony.
Posted photos show scenes from the weekend's events including the celebration of the Moleben to the Theotokos, Divine Liturgy and the burning of the mortgage.
During his visit, the parish celebrated the retirement of the mortgage on the Church with a mortgage burning ceremony.
Posted photos show scenes from the weekend's events including the celebration of the Moleben to the Theotokos, Divine Liturgy and the burning of the mortgage.
The parish youth welcome the Bishop to the parish.
Bishop Gregory presides over the celebration of the Moleben to the Mother of God on Saturday afternoon.
The parish faithful received gifts from Fr. Alexis.
The burning of the mortgage.
Burning of the mortgage.
Very Rev. Protopresbyter Sam Sherry offered a few words following the mortgage burning ceremony.
Bishop Gregory with the parish youth.
Following the Moleben, the faithful broke bread together in the parish hall.
Bishop Gregory with host pastor, Fr. Alexis Miller and Chicago Deanery and Orthodox Priests from the local area.
Bishop Gregory is greeted by Fr. Alexis Miller prior to the celebration of the Sunday Divine Liturgy.
The Little Entrance.
The Gospel Reading.
Bishop Gregory offers the Homily.
Bishop Gregory performs the Great Censing during the singing of the Cherubic Hymn.
"Receive the Body of Christ!"
The final dismissal of Liturgy.
Bishop Gregory with the Holy Transfiguration Parish Family.