May 24, 2012

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March 25, 2012

Tonsure as a Riassaphore Monk

Photo taken Friday evening, Feb 3, 2012, of tonsure as a riassaphore monk, Fr. Innokenty, by Bishop Peter at our church, Sts. Sergius & Herman of Valaam.

October 5, 2009

Rector from Oct. 2009 - May 2012


Fr. Gregory Joyce from St. Vladimir Parish in Ann Arbor, MI was our rector from Oct. 2009 to May 2012. Thank you and Many Years!




October 3, 2008

Bishop John of Caracus, Venezuela

June 21, 2008 - Our Fr. John was elevated to Bishop of Caracus, Venezuela, to head the parishes of the Russian Church Abroad in South America. The consecraton of Hegumen John was performed at the Old Rite Church of the Nativity of Christ in the city of Erie, PA.

July 22, 2007

Orthodoxy in the Keweenaw

We have been in the Keweenaw since 1995. Fr. John joined our parish in December 2005. Here is a picture of him April 2006 enjoying the "spring" weather.