Pennsylvania Parish Marks 110 Years with Festal Celebration

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LEBANON, PA — The parish of the Holy Resurrection of Christ marked its patronal feast and 110th anniversary on April 19, 2026, the Sunday of the Holy Apostle Thomas, drawing a large gathering of faithful for a celebration of the church's history and continuity. The occasion was led by His Grace Bp. Irinej, who presided over the Divine Liturgy and festal services, emphasizing the parish’s spiritual renewal and enduring legacy.

Festivities began the evening prior with Vespers and continued the next morning with Orthros, during which a catechumen, Emma, was formally received into preparation for Church membership. The bishop also tonsured three readers and elevated parish priest Borjan Vitanov to the rank of Protopresbyter, recognizing his service and the growth of the parish community.

In his homily, Bp. Irinej reflected on the post-Paschal season as a time of deeper understanding of the Church’s mysteries. The celebration concluded with the blessing of festal offerings and a communal meal, highlighting both gratitude and continued vitality within the parish.

Previously, the UOJ reported that the Serbian Church marked 70 years since the repose of St. Nikolai Velimirović.

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