UPDATE: The Sarum Liturgy on Friday, July 2, 2021, was attended by a moderate number of worshippers, perhaps 20, and was followed by refreshments and conversation. Below are pics of the event.
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Hieromonk Aidan of St. Demetrios monastery, Fr. Photius Zelinski (St. Polycarp, Maine) |
Metropolitan Jonah approaching; priest Photius Zelinski, novice John
ORIGINAL POST:
A Western rite Liturgy will be held at St. Demetrios Monastery (ROCOR, Eastern rite, abbot Metropolitan Jonah Paffhausen) at 10 a.m. on July 2, 2021. The monastery is located at 10636 Catharpin Rd, Spotsylvania, VA 22551. This is the day of the repose of St. John Maximovitch. It will be in the Roman rite (Sarum version) and the main chanter will be Fr. Photios Zelinski, who is traveling down from Massachusetts for the occasion.
The public is invited. The service will be primarily in English, with some Latin.