Cathedral Patronal Festival

19/07/2010

His Grace Archbishop Elisey of Sourozh celebrated with the cathedral parish for their lesser Patronal Festival on Saturday, the 17th of July, being the 4th of July in the Church calendar and the feast of the Holy Royal Martyrs.  The lower church at the cathedral, which was consecrated some years ago, is dedicated in honour of the Holy Royal Martyrs, so this was a very special time in the life of the cathedral parish.

The principal Patronal Festival of the cathedral is the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God.  On the 28th of August, (the 15th of August in the Church calendar), Vladyka Mark will serve the Divine Liturgy, which will be followed by a Cross-procession and a celebratory meal.  This is an annual diocesan celebration and as many as possible are encouraged to attend.