Feast Day Celebration - 2024 - 07/14/24

St. Vladimir Orthodox Church, Trenton, NJ celebrated their Feast Day Sunday, July 15 and Monday, July 16 with a special visit from His Eminence, Archbishop Michael (Dahulich), Archbishop of New York and the Diocese of New York and New Jersey.

Children greeted him with smiles and while throwing rose petals, escorted him to the Temple.  There he was greeted in the traditional manner; with flowers, salt and bread.  V. Rev. Volodymyr Chaikivskyi, Rector,  Rev. Bohdan Chaikivskyi and V. Rev. Paul Shafran, Pastor Emeritus offered words of welcome and joy.

A hierarchical Divine Liturgy was served, during which Fr. Bohdan was awarded the Nabedrennik.  A Nabedrennik is a stiffened square cloth worn on the left side via a long loop of cloth placed over the right shoulder.  This is a cleric award so is not worn by all priests. 

After the service, a banquet was served in honor of our patron saint, St. Vladimir, and in honor of our beloved Archbishop's visit.

Many years to all!

Greeting His Eminence
The children escort
St. Vladimir
Welcome
Council President, Herman Meyer welcomes Vladyka
Frs. Volodymyr & Bohdan
Fr. Paul Shafran with words of welcome
Fr. Bohdan receives Nabedrennik
Blessing everyone
Deacons Mark Bohush & Stefan Karlgut