« The clergy and parishioners of the Cathedral congratulated Archbishop Anatoly of Kerch on his namesday »
06-05-2013
On May 6th, Bright Monday, the feast of the holy Great Martyr George, the martyr Anatoly and the Holy Martyr the Empress Alexandra, Archbishop Elisey, the clergy and parishioners of the Cathedral of the Dormition in London congratulated Archbishop Anatoly of Kerch, the suffragan bishop of the Diocese of Sourozh, on his namesday.
The Divine Liturgy was headed by Archbishop Elisey of Sourozh and Archbishop Anatoly of Kerch and the the Cathedral clergy concelebrated. After the service, Vladyka Elisey congratulated Archbishop Anatoly on his namesday, noting that despite his venerable years, the gift of God's grace makes Archbishop Anatoly truly a youthful person who inspires the clergy and lay people in their service to God and the Church.
The service was followed by a festive meal, which was attended by the Archbishop Elisey, Archbishop Anatoly, the clergy and parishioners of the Dormition Cathedral, who came to congratulate Archbishop Anatoly and one other on the occasion of the bright Paschal days and the various namesdays.