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St. Nicholas Kermeš (11/20/16)

During the weekend of November1 9-20, 2016, His Grace, Bishop Gregory joined the Faithful of St. Nicholas of Myra Orthodox Church in New York City for Divine Liturgy and their annual Kermeš celebration.

Posted photos show scenes from the Sunday November 20, 2016 Divine Liturgy and the festal celebration that followed in the Church Hall.

His Grace, Bishop Gregory, greeted by officers of the Church
Bishop breaks the bread offered
The Bishop receives the hand cross as he enters the Church
Bishop blesses the people
The Bishop & Parish Priest, Fr. William at the throne
The Little Entrance with the Gospel Book
Altar Servers of St. Nicholas Church
The holding of the Trojca during the Epistle & Gospel
Altar Server Kevin chants the Epistle lesson for the day
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The Reading of the Holy Gospel
The Reading of the Holy Gospel: The Healing of the Daughter of Jairus
Bishop blesses the people with the Gospel Book
Bishop gives the sermon
Choir Director & Cantor Nicholas Timko leads
Parish Priest, Fr. William greets the Bishop following Liturgy
St. Nicholas Parish Family!
First Holy Confession Class prepares the greet the Bishop with flowers
"Vitajte, Vladiko! Welcome, Bishop!"
A Kermeš performance by Ruslan
Parish youth perform an exciting dancing piece
An upbeat tune played by Nicole Hubka
Parish singers perform a piece
Parish singers perform a piece
...and what is a Kermeš celebration without its musicians?
Parish children & teachers lead the parish in a sing-along of traditional songs
The food was so wonderfully prepared by Chef George & Justine Chobor, who also prepared the very first Kermeš for the parish family 42 years ago