Cathedral of St. John the Forerunner Brooklyn, New York

It was an honor to celebrate the Feast of St. Barbara with the blesséd Cathedral community of the Slavic Orthodox Vicariate in America. You are a powerful witness, for you have chosen to honor the history of Slavic Christianity by placing yourselves under the protection and spiritual aegis of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. This sends a strong signal to the Orthodox World about the value and importance of being connected to the Mother Church, the Great Church of Christ. May your continued connection with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople bring blessings and strength to your community.
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