Holy Myrrhbearers Orthodox Mission Celebrates Their First Divine Liturgy
September
27, 2009
PORTSMOUTH, VA - - Holy
Myrrhbearers Orthodox Mission of Portsmouth, Virginia, celebrated
their first Divine Liturgy today. The pastor of Holy Myyrhbearers, the Rev. Fr. Maximus Tatum, was assisted by
Seminarian Ruiari, and Maria Murray (acting Cantor), along with their two sons
and daughter, all of who traveled all the way from Nativity of Our Lord
Orthodox Church in Manassas, VA. Several additional Orthodox families from
Manassas, and the local area, also came and worshipped with us. In addition,
several persons traveled from as far away as Florida, just to be in attendance
during our first Divine Liturgy. Much to the delight of everyone, a total of 27
souls were in attendance.
Also exciting
was the addition of two new members to the Orthodox Church! Mr. Michael (Jeff)
Barbour and Mr. James (Mike) Harden were Chrismated into the Church the day
before, after spending the last several months attending catechism classes with
Fr. Maximus. Welcome home James and Michael!
Holy
Myrrhbearers Orthodox Mission now meets each Sunday for Divine Liturgy in the
Chapel of The Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, Virginia.
Holy Myrrhbearers serves all of the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. Divine
Liturgy is served on Sundays at 1:00 pm. Please consult the parish website
at http://www.hmoc.us for
a complete listing of services, news, and events.
For
more information, or if you would like to offer prayerful and/or financial support, please
contact Fr. Maximus Tatum at 757-270-2160 or via email at priestmaximus@gmail.com
