Metropolitan Hilarion Celebrates Patronal Feastday at Holy Trinity Monastery

His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America and New York celebrated his patronal feastday at Holy Trinity Monastery on Saturday November 3. It was an honor for the brothehood of Holy Trinity Monastery to have His Eminence Hilarion serve at the Monastery which he dearly loves. It was at Holy Trinity Monastery that His Eminence begun his monastic life spending a total of 17 years in monastic struggles before being called to the archpastoral service to the Church. After the Divine Liturgy a reception was help at the office of the Abbot of Holy Trinity Monastery, Archimandrite Luke where monastics, seminarians and neighbors greeted His Eminence on his names day. Archimandrite Luke greeted the Metropolitan with the following words:

Dear Vladyka

In the name of the monastery brotherhood, the seminarians and people present I want to congratulate you on your names day.

Divine Providence arranged through circumstances that you should celebrate your names day with us this year. While many people in the east and south are experiencing a dark and sad day due to the terrible storm, by your presence and prayers we are enjoying a bright and joyful day.

Thank you Vladyka!

Ispola eti despota!

Metropolitan Hilarion's Names Day Nov. 3 2012 - 11/03/12

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