On the Great Feast of Pentecost -- Sunday, June 12th -- Bishop Michael was present and celebrated the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Protection in Manhattan together with the Cathedral Dean, Igumen Christopher (Calin).  Sub-deacon David Chandler Poling, a second year student at Saint Vladimir's Seminary from the cathedral parish, was ordained to the holy diaconate. Bishop Michael also elevated Igumen Christopher (Calin) to the rank and dignity of Archimandrite during the Liturgy.

Also serving at the Divine Liturgy were Archpriest Michael Dudas, cathedral Archdeacon Michael Suvak, and cathedral Deacon Patrick Baumgarth. Visiting priests were: Father Nilus Lerro (Dean of Students, Saint Tikhon's Seminary), Father Chad Hatfield (Chancellor, Saint Vladimir's Seminary), Father David Mezynsky (Dean of Students, Saint Vladimir's Seminary), and Archpriest David Kossey (Pastor, Saint Mary's Orthodox Church, New York).

Immediately following the Divine Liturgy, the “Kneeling Vespers of Pentecost” was served. A reception in honor of the great feast and in recognition of Bishop Michael, Archimandrite Christopher, and the newly-ordained Deacon David, was prepared and offered to all present through the love of the Cathedral Parish Council and members.

read the Archpastoral Letter on Pentecost from Bishop Michael >