Archbishop Elpidophoros, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, on July 10 paid an archpastoral visit to the Brooklyn Cathedral of the Slavic Orthodox Vicariate where he led the Divine Liturgy.
That’s according to the Vicariate’s press service.
Archbishop Elpidophoros conducted the liturgy with Archimandrite Alexander Belya, Vicar of the Slavic Orthodox Vicariate of America, Archpriest Alexander Belya, Rector of the Brooklyn Cathedral, Archpriests Vasily Deyak, Michael Gutsul, and John Spasiuk, Protodeacons Rostislav Zadorozhny and Peter Utkin, and Deacon George Hero, as well as Deacons Philotheos Tomchewski and Bartholomew Mercado of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese.
Immediately following the Great Entrance Protodeacon Rostislav Zadorozhny was ordained to the Priesthood. After the ordination Archbishop Elpidophorus addressed Father Rostislav. “As a Presbyter of the Church, dear Father Rostislav, you will join this heavenly throng and add your voice to theirs, as you minister the Holy Liturgy. You are called to their purity of heart and clarity of vision. Be bold in your ministry, and always trust in the purity and clarity of our Holy Orthodox Faith.”
