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Consecration of St. Thomas Church (6/22/13)
On Saturday, June 22, 2013, The Consecration of the newly constructed St. Thomas the Apostle Orthodox Church in Waldorf, MD by His Grace, Bishop Gregory took place.
Immediately following the Consecration Ceremony, the first Divine Liturgy in the Newly Consecrated Church took place.
View Photo Gallery of Vespers and Reception of the Relics: www.acrod.org/multimedia/photos/?setID=72157634276194814
View Photo Gallery of Consecration Banquet: www.acrod.org/multimedia/photos/?setID=72157634271101215
Photos Courtesy of Dana Dewey.
Immediately following the Consecration Ceremony, the first Divine Liturgy in the Newly Consecrated Church took place.
View Photo Gallery of Vespers and Reception of the Relics: www.acrod.org/multimedia/photos/?setID=72157634276194814
View Photo Gallery of Consecration Banquet: www.acrod.org/multimedia/photos/?setID=72157634271101215
Photos Courtesy of Dana Dewey.
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Consecration morning
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St. Thomas awaits Consecration
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The procession
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St. Thomas
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Gentle steps
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Olivia Brady and Kristen McNeil lead Bishop Gregory with Dn. Steve Hall
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Flower girl
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The presentation of Bread and Salt
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Father Joseph greets Bishop Gregory
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Procession
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Consecration Procession around the new Church
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Mother Thecla
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Prayers at the entrance surrounded by the faithful
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Prayer
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Bishop Gregory
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The entry
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The entry
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The Vigil lamp and oil
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Preparation
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Washing the Holy Altar
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The washing and anointing of the Altar table
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Sealing the Relics
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Icon placement on the Altar
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Covering the Altar table for eternity
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Bishop Gregory with the help of Father Joseph prepares to anoint
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High reach
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Anointing above the Royal doors
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Holy Chrism in the Altar
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The Holy Chrism
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The Shepherd speaks to the St. Thomas faithful
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Reverend Mothers
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The Gospel
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The Gifts processed by Father Joseph
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Consecration Liturgy
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The Cantors
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The Servers
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Distribution of the Antidoron to young Luke
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The Celebrants and their servers
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The faithful with their Bishop
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St. Thomas the Apostle Church Waldorf, MD