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Ground Breaking - St. Mary Orthodox Church, Corning, NY (4/23/16)
On Lazarus Saturday, April 23, 2016, His Grace, Bishop Gregory presided over Divine Liturgy at Saint Mary's Orthodox Church in Corning, NY and the Ground Breaking Ceremony ceremony for the community's new Church.
Posted photos show scenes from the Lazarus Saturday Liturgy and the Ground Breaking Ceremony which followed.
Posted photos show scenes from the Lazarus Saturday Liturgy and the Ground Breaking Ceremony which followed.
"Bless Master!" The Lazarus Saturday Liturgy begins ( St Mary's Church Corning, NY)
" And for our God-loving Bishop Gregory...."
The Little Entrance.
Deacon Charles proclaims the Gospel. ( Lazarus Saturday Liturgy - St Mary's Church Corning, NY)
The cantors who lead the beautiful congregational singing
Censing for the Cherubic Hymn.
"May the Lord God remember all you Orthodox Christians in His Kingdom..."
"Peace be unto all!"
The faithful draw near for Holy Communion.
"Receive the Body of Christ!"
Ground Breaking Ceremony at the site of the future home of St. Mary's Church.
Ground Breaking Ceremony at the site of the future home of St. Mary's Church.
Ground Breaking Ceremony at the site of the future home of St. Mary's Church ,Corning, NY
Ground Breaking Ceremony at the site of the future home of St. Mary's Church.
Ground Breaking Ceremony at the site of the future home of St. Mary's Church.
Ground Breaking Ceremony at the site of the future home of St. Mary's Church.
Bishop Gregory plants the Cross.
Ground Breaking Ceremony at the site of the future home of St. Mary's Church.
Ground Breaking Ceremony at the site of the future home of St. Mary's Church.
Ground Breaking Ceremony at the site of the future home of St. Mary's Church.
Ground Breaking Ceremony at the site of the future home of St. Mary's Church.
Bishop Gregory turns over the first shovel full of dirt.
Fr. James Dutko, Dean of the Southern Tier Deanery takes his turn.
Breaking ground.
Fr. Daniel Mahler, host pastor, takes his turn.
Breaking ground.
The parish children are next.
Breaking ground.
This young man prepares to place the large stone.
Placing the stone.
Bishop Gregory and clergy with the parish youth.
Saint Mary's parish community with His Grace Bishop Gregory and Fr. James Dutko, Dean of the Southern Tier Deanery