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Ordination to The Holy Priesthood of Fr. Thomas Slosky (8/26/23)

On Saturday August 26, 2023, His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory made an Archpastoral Visit to The Nativity of the Mother of God Parish in Morgantown, WV to celebrate the community's 100th Anniversary.

During the Anniversary Liturgy, Deacon Thomas Slosky was ordained to the Holy Priesthood to serve the parish community as their pastor.

Posted photos courtesy of Fr. Jon Emanuelson and Christina Duranko show scenes from the Jubilee Liturgy and Ordination.
Metropolitan Gregory is greeted by Parish Council President.
The Great Litany.
Reading of the Gospel
The Great ENtrance
The Great Entrance
Deacon Thomas is led around the altar prior to his ordination.
The laying on of hands.
The laying on of hands
Vesting the new priest
Vesting the new priest
Vesting the new priest
Parish children participating in the Divine Liturgy.
His Eminence Metropolitan Gregory with Fr. Thomas, Pani Rachel and Cyril
Fr. Thomas with Fr. Nik Ferencz.
Metropolitan Gregory with newly ordained Fr. Thomas, former pastor's of St. Mary's Parish and other guest clergy.
Clergy and faithful present for the Jubilee Liturgy.