EASTERN AMERICAN DIOCESE: 7 February 2024
On the feast day of the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America and New York led divine services

On Sunday, February 4, 2024, when the Holy Church honors the memory of the Synaxis of the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia, His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America and New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in honor of the patronal feast day of the eponymous church in Norwich, CT.

Concelebrating with the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia were Archpriest Michael Crowley (dean of New England) and parish clerics Protodeacon Nicholas Drobot and Deacon Cyril Gregoire.

Upon completion of Liturgy, Metropolitan Nicholas and the clergy served a moleben to the Holy New Martyrs. His Eminence greeted everyone with the feast day and reminded the faithful of their martyric struggles.

A diocesan gramota was awarded to Subdeacon Nicholas Tague for 25 years of devoted service to the upkeep of the parish.

A bountiful luncheon was then held for all in honor of the parish feast.

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