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Archpastoral Visit to Barton, OH (Oct 4-5, 2025)
On the weekend of October 4-5, 2025, His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory made an Archpastoral Visit to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Barton, Ohio. The last time His Eminence visited the parish was 10 years ago on April 5, 2015.
Saturday evening began with Vespers followed by a Tailgate Party to allow parishioners a chance to visit with Metropolitan Gregory.
The Divine Liturgy was servied Sunday morning allowing the congregation to join His Eminence in prayer. A dinner was held in Metropolitan Gregory's honor following the Liturgy.
Posted photos show scenes from His Eminence's Visit.
Saturday evening began with Vespers followed by a Tailgate Party to allow parishioners a chance to visit with Metropolitan Gregory.
The Divine Liturgy was servied Sunday morning allowing the congregation to join His Eminence in prayer. A dinner was held in Metropolitan Gregory's honor following the Liturgy.
Posted photos show scenes from His Eminence's Visit.

Group photo after Divine Liturgy in Barton, OH

Metropolitan with Fr. Kabel and Altar Boys

Saturday Evening Vespers

Owen, can you stand still and hold my Crozier?

Gospel explanation at Vespers.

Saturday Tailgate Party

Bread & Salt Greeting by church president Sam Zitterich

Cross Presentation by Fr. Michael Kabel

Aaron reading the Sunday Epistle

Gospel Reading

Acolyte installation

Sunday Liturgy Sermon

Gabriella presenting roses to the Metropolitan

Max & Gabriella presenting roses

Metropolitan's cake
