« On Trinity Parent Saturday, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London »

On June 22, 2024, on Trinity Parental Saturday, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London. 

During the reading of the Hours, His Grace Vladyka awarded Pavel Bogdanov the right to wear the stikhar. 

During the Divine Liturgy, His Grace was assisted by Archpriest Maxim Nikolsky, Secretary of the Sourozh Diocese Archpriest Dimitry Nedostupenko, clergy of the UOC temporarily staying on the territory of the Sourozh Diocese and Protodeacon Vadim Santsevitch.

Liturgical chants were performed by the Cathedral Choir under the direction of Dmitry Tugarinov.

At the litany for the departed, prayers were offered for the repose of the souls of all Orthodox Christians who have passed away from the ages.

After the dismissal of the Liturgy, His Grace the Archpastor and the concelebrating clergy served a panikhida.

In conclusion, Bishop Matthew addressed those present with words of sermon and spiritual edification.  Simultaneous translation into English was provided by Protodeacon Vadim Santsevitch.

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