JOHNSTOWN, PA --   Despite a significant winter snowstorm, a record number of  Diocesan Readers, Subdeacons and Deacons have gathered in Johnstown, this weekend (Dec 18-20, 2009) for the Annual Readers and Deacons Retreat  hosted by Christ the Saviour Seminary and Cathedral.  Those who participated this weekend, spent time in study, prayer and fellowship.  Highlights of the weekend included Vespers and Liturgy for the Feast of St. Nicholas as well as a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, celebrated  this morning by His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas, with the responses sung by a Plain Chant Chorale from St. George's Parish in Taylor, PA.

You may view a video of today's Liturgy by clicking here.

Listen to the Metropolitan's Sermon Here: