Sunday of Orthodoxy

It was a wonderful celebration. The Sunday of Orthodoxy with a packed church was held at St. Michael's Church, in Southbridge. Archbishop and Fr. Peter were celebrants. The close to two hour service went quickly and was followed by the elevation of Fr. Peter to the rank of Protopresbyter. A layman award of highest honor to Paul Porra, for many years of service to the church and the recognition of a very special birthday. (Go here for the photo).

An Icon of St. Michael was presented to Alexandra on her 100th birthday. A reception was held in her honor at the hall during coffee hour. She still maintains that it was the toast and feta cheese she had every morning for breakfast that attributed to her long life. A very spry lady, who does everything and is a very young 100 year-old. She is nothing short of remarkable.

Tonight we had a special dinner with the Archbishop at our favorite restaurant at 12 Crane St. He patiently answered our questions about a possible merger with the sister church just up the road from us.

Tomorrow we will entertain our deanery and clergy including the archbishop in the parish hall. This social will begin with a evening meal, and will be the start of several days of dialogue.

It has been a fruitful and fun day and weekend for that matter. I hope to fill you in tomorrow evening with the goings on of a very exciting week to come.