« Bishop Elisey’s visit to the parish of St. John of Shanghai in Colchester »

On the 4th of July Bishop Elisey visited the St. John of Shanghai and San-Francisco orthodox community (Russian Orthodox Church Abroad) in Colchester.

Colchester’s Orthodox beleivers, who on that day celebrated their patron Saint’s day, had an honour to host in their church parts of the Holy Relics of the Righteous Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and Nun Barbara, which were brought with the blessing of Archbishop Mark (Ardnt) of Berlin and Germany.

After the Divine Liturgy, celebrated by the Rev. Vladyka Elisey and concelebrated by archpriest Andrey Phillips, the rector of the parish, and priest Nicholay Savchenko, a festive religious procession took place with participation of all parishioners.

In his trip Vladyka Elisey was accompanied by protodeacon Dimitry Nedostupenko from London Cathedral.