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The 100th Anniversary of St. Nicholas Church of Barton Ohio
On the weekend of September 17 & 18, 2011, Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church in Barton, OH celebrated the 100th Anniversary of its incorporation as a parish community. This long-awaited event brought family, friends and clergy from near and far to the small community of Barton, OH and its environs for a festive celebration of Faith and ethnic culture.
The Posted Photos Show Scenes from the Centennial Celebration.
The Posted Photos Show Scenes from the Centennial Celebration.
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The exterior of St. Nicholas Church in Barton Ohio
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Parish Reader John Brady chanting the Epistle
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Very Rev. John P. Fencik chanting the Sunday Gospel
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Diocesan Representative Very Rev. Protopresbyter Richard G. Salley delivering the homily.
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Rev. Fr. Jeff Zias, Very Rev. Michael C. Kabel & Very Rev. John P. Fencik intoning the Panachida for +Metropolitan Nicholas and all deceased clergy & members of St. Nicholas Parish.
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Clergy & Altar Boys serving the Divine Liturgy
Back row: Rev. Fr. David J. Kossey & Very Rev. Protopresbyter Richard G. Salley
2nd row: Very Rev. Michael Zahirsky (OCA), Very Rev. John P. Fencik, Very Rev. Michael C. Kabel, Rev. Jeff Zias and Very Rev. Protopresbyter Paul Herbert.
Back row: Rev. Fr. David J. Kossey & Very Rev. Protopresbyter Richard G. Salley
2nd row: Very Rev. Michael Zahirsky (OCA), Very Rev. John P. Fencik, Very Rev. Michael C. Kabel, Rev. Jeff Zias and Very Rev. Protopresbyter Paul Herbert.
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Shown are clergy with special ties to St. Nicholas Parish:
Rev. Fr. David J. Kossey - son of the Parish, Very Rev. Fr. John P. Fencik - former pastor (1979 - 1987), Very Rev. Fr. Michael C. Kabel - current pastor & Rev. Fr. Jeff Zias - former pastor (1992-2001)
Rev. Fr. David J. Kossey - son of the Parish, Very Rev. Fr. John P. Fencik - former pastor (1979 - 1987), Very Rev. Fr. Michael C. Kabel - current pastor & Rev. Fr. Jeff Zias - former pastor (1992-2001)
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Pani Eileen Sedor presented St. Nicholas Parish with a pencil drawing of the church that belonged to her husband +Very Rev. Fr. David B. Sedor who served as pastor in Barton. from 1987 to 1992.