Feast of the Dormition

30/08/2010

His Eminence Archbishop Mark made an archpastoral visitation to the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God and the Holy Royal Martyrs on its principal patronal festival, on the 15th (28th NS) of August.  Parishioners from elsewhere in the diocese made a special effort to attend the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the cathedral, at which Priest Peter Baulk of the cathedral parish was elevated to the rank of Archpriest and Priest Paul Elliott, of the Wallasey parish of St Elisabeth, was awarded the privilege of wearing the gold pectoral Cross.

A Cross-Procession followed the Liturgy and was blessed with sunny weather, and a ceelebratory repast followed in the parish hall.  As ever, it was a joyous occasion for our small diocesan family and it is hoped that others from across the diocese will be able to attend next year.

To the newly-elevated Archpriest Peter and Priest Paul, may the Lord grant many years!