Our parish celebrated its patronal Feastday, Venerable Herman of Alaska, the Wonderworker off all America on Friday, Dec 13, 2024. Great Vespers with Litiya was celebrated on the Eve of the Feast, followed by Divine Liturgy the next day.
We were happy to welcome clergy from our Deanery, Archpriest Timothy H. and Archpriest Steven V., as well as clergy from the Greek Orthodox Church in Reading, Archpriest Theodor P. and Priest Emmanuel M. We are also grateful for having with us other visitors from the area, who joined us in our celebration. Special gratitude goes to our parishioners who labored hard in order to make this event possible.
In his homily, Fr. Timothy especially reflected on the selfless love of Venerable Herman, his simplicity and humility. Though he never sought his own glory, he was greatly elevated and glorified, according to the word of Christ: “He that shall humble himself shall be exalted.” (Mt 23, 12) Thus, St. Herman became an example for all Orthodox Christians in Americas.
Glory be to God for this glorious day! Through the prayers of our venerable father Herman, O Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us!
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