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100th Anniversary of St. Nicholas Church of New Castle, PA

On Sunday Oct 31, 2010, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church of New Castle celebrated the 100th Anniversary of its establishment. Very Rev. Protopresbyter Richard Salley, the pastor of St. Nicholas was joined by the Very Rev. Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky, who represented His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas, as well as sons of the parish, the Rev. Fathers Michael Kabel and Robert Teklinski and other visiting clergy.

The posted photos courtesy of Fr. Michael Kabel, show scenes from the Jubilee Liturgy and Banquet.
Church Sign.
The Exterior of St. Nicholas Church
Ringing of the Bells.
Interior of St. Nicholas Church
Epistle Reading
Fr. Michael Kabel, a son of the Parish proclaims the Gospel.
Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky offers the Homily.
Cantors
"In the Fear of God with Faith and in Love Draw Near!"
The Blessing of the Lord Be upon you...
Fr. Ken Bachofsky offers his congratulations to the parish.
Very Rev. Protopresbyter Richard Salley, Pastor offers remarks at the conclusion of Divine LIturgy.
Veneration of the Cross
Clergy Present along with Very. Rev. Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky, Dean of the Youngstown Deanery who represented Metropolitan Nicholas.
Coffee "and" following Liturgy
Banquet Head Table
Mr. Terry Teplica offers remarks at the Jubilee banquet.
Fr. Richard Salley with Fr. Robert and Pani Peggy Teklinski and Fr. Michael and Pani Kelly Kabel.
Fr. Robert Teklinski and Fr. Michael Kabel sons of the parish.
Craig Bowers presented for tonsuring to the order of Reader
Craig Bowers presented for tonsuring to the order of Reader
Reader Craig Bowers being tonsured
Reader Craig Bowers being tonsured
Reader Craig Bowers chants a reading from the Acts of the Holy Apostles
Axios!
Reader Michael Luciuk is presented for being ordained to the order of Subdiaconate
Reader Michael is ordained to the Subdiaconate by Metropolitan Gregory
Reader Michael is ordained to the Subdiaconate by Metropolitan Gregory
Reader Ephraim Pfeil is presented for being ordained to the order of Subdiaconate
Reader Ephraim is ordained to the Subdiaconate by Metropolitan Gregory
Reader Ephraim is ordained to the Subdiaconate by Metropolitan Gregory
Subdeacons Michael and Ephraim
Reader Craig Bowers is presented for ordination to Subdiaconate
Reader Craig Bowers is ordained to the Subdiaconate by Metropolitan Gregory
Ordination of Subdeacons Michael, Ephraim, and Craig Bowers
Deacon Paul at Great Litany
Children singing "The Thrice-Holy Hymn"
Metropolitan Gregory during homily
Metropolitan Gregory during homily
Metropolitan Gregory during homily
Deacon Paul is presented for the ordination to the Holy Priesthood
Deacon Paul addresses the faithful just prior to his ordination to the Holy Priesthood
Deacon Paul addresses the faithful just prior to his ordination to the Holy Priesthood
The faithful listening to Deacon Paul
"Are you ready to become a priest?" asks Metropolitan Gregory
Ordination of Deacon Paul to the Holy Priesthood
Ordination of Deacon Paul to the Holy Priesthood
Deacon Paul taking a prayerful moment right before his ordination
"For it is testified: You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek" (Hebrews 7:17)
"For it is testified: You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek" (Hebrews 7:17)
"For it is testified: You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek" (Hebrews 7:17)
"For it is testified: You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek" (Hebrews 7:17)
The vesting of newly ordained Fr. Paul
The vesting of newly ordained Fr. Paul
Axios!
The vesting of newly ordained Fr. Paul
Axios!
The vesting of newly ordained Fr. Paul
Axios!
The vesting of newly ordained Fr. Paul
Axios! Axios! Axios!
Subdeacon Craig Bowers is presented for ordination to the Diaconate, taking the name of the Apostle Peter.
Subdeacon Craig Bowers is presented for ordination to the Diaconate, taking the name of the Apostle Peter.
Subdeacon Craig Bowers addresses the faithful just prior to his ordination to the Diaconate, taking the name of the Apostle Peter
Subdeacon Craig Bowers addresses the faithful just prior to his ordination to the Diaconate, taking the name of the Apostle Peter
Ordination of Subdeacon Craig Bowers to the Diaconate, taking the name of Apostle Peter
Ordination of Subdeacon Craig Bowers to the Diaconate, taking the name of Apostle Peter
Ordination of Subdeacon Craig Bowers to the Diaconate, taking the name of Apostle Peter
Ordination of Subdeacon Craig Bowers to the Diaconate, taking the name of Apostle Peter
Ordination of Subdeacon Craig Bowers to the Diaconate, taking the name of Apostle Peter
Ordination of Subdeacon Craig Bowers to the Diaconate, taking the name of Apostle Peter
Vesting of the newly ordained Deacon Peter
Vesting of the newly ordained Deacon Peter
Axios! Axios! Axios!
Newly ordained Deacon Peter during Divine Liturgy
Newly ordained Deacon Peter during Divine Liturgy
The faithful receiving Holy Communion
New ordained Fr. Paul and Deacon Peter during the Prayed Before the Ambon