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85th Anniversary of St. Michael Orthodox Church of Freeland PA ( 5/21/23)
On Sunday May 21, 2023, Metropolitan Gregory presided over the 85th Anniversary Celebration of the establishment of St. Michael Orthodox Church in Freeland, PA.
Posted photos show scenes from the Jubilee Liturgy and the banquet which followed in the parish recreation center.
Posted photos show scenes from the Jubilee Liturgy and the banquet which followed in the parish recreation center.
Presentation of Bread and Salt.
Fr. Jeff Zias, host pastor offers words of welcome and presents the parish hand cross to Metropolitan Gregory.
Protodeacon Theodore proclaims the Gospel.
The Great Entrance
Metropolitan Gregory offers the homily.
Group Photo of Anniversary Liturgy Participants.
Hall beautifully decorated.
The head table.
Parish History Display
Parish History Display
Beautiful place settings.
Anniversary cake
Anniversary cake table
The hall was beautifully decorated.
The invocation.
Metropolitan Gregory is presented with flowers.
Metropolitan Gregory with the flower girl.
All smiles!
Beautiful Bouquet
Celebratory Banquet in the Recreation Center.
Fr. Jeff Zias, pastor offers words of welcome.
Protodeacon Theodore Worobey offers remarks.
Fr. Robert Teklinsky, Dean of the Pocono Deanery offers greetings.
Fr. Jim Dutko, whose father, Fr. Stephen Dutko served St. Michaels for many years offered a personal reflection on his family's years of ministry in the parish.
Metropolitan Gregory offers the keynote address.