Schedule of funeral services for Archbishop Peter of Chicago and Mid-America - 11/11/24
November 15th (Chicago - Holy Virgin Protection Cathedral)
6:00 pm - Archbishop Peter arrives to Holy Virgin Cathedral 6:30 pm - Evening Services and Parastas
November 16th (Chicago - Holy Virgin Protection Cathedral)
8:00 am - Liturgy and funeral Body departs for Jordanville Pominki at Holy Virgin Cathedral Vigil at Holy Virgin Cathedral (Metropolitan Nicholas + hierarchs)
November 17th (Chicago - Holy Virgin Protection Cathedral)
Liturgy at Holy Virgin Cathedral (Metropolitan Nicholas + hierarchs) Metropolitan departs for Jordanville
November 18th (New York - Holy Trinity Monastery)
5:00 am - Midnight office at Jordanville cathedral 6:00 am - Liturgy at Jordanville cathedral 12:00 lunch/pominki Panikhida Burial
With the blessing of Metropolitan Nicholas the vestment color for the funeral will be GOLD.
Funeral and Burial Service for Patrick Peko - 11/06/24
The funeral for Patrick Peko who passed away on Sunday November 3 will be held at Holy Trinity Monastery Cathedral in Jordanville NY on November 9, 2024 at 1PM.
Following the funeral and burial service there will be a memorial meal in the seminary hall behind the Church.
Monday April 15 Funeral of Protodeacon Joseph Jarostchuk - 04/12/24
Monday, April 15
12:00 PM – Memorial repast at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY, followed by funeral and burial.
Color of vestments for funeral: violet
On the morning of Thursday, April 11, after a lengthy illness, Protodeacon Joseph Jarostchuk (longtime cleric of St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Church in Utica, NY; since 2021 – of Holy Epiphany Church in Roslindale (Boston), MA) reposed in the Lord. He was 81 years old.
Having graduated Holy Trinity Seminary in Jordanville, NY, Fr. Joseph was ordained to the diaconate in June 1969 by Archbishop Averky (Taushev; +1976) of Syracuse & Holy Trinity. He was elevated to the rank of protodeacon by Bishop Laurus (Škurla; +2008) of Syracuse & Holy Trinity on September 16, 1976. On September 14, 1985, he was awarded the right to wear the kamilavka. He often accompanied the ever-memorable Metropolitan Laurus on his archpastoral and official visits. Throughout the years, he was given various awards by the Russian Orthodox Church and the Russian Church Abroad. On Sunday, February 14, 2021, he was awarded a gramota from the Synod of Bishops.
Despite recurring illnesses, Fr. Joseph showed his dedication and love for the divine services, and served as often as he was able. He is survived by his Matushka Irina, their four children, including Protodeacon Alexander Jarostchuk, and many grandchildren.
Right Hand of Saint Elizabeth the New Martyr in Jordanville March 29 - 30 - 03/28/24
The right hand of Grand Duchess Elizabeth the New Martyr will arrive in Jordanville on the evening of March 29. After Compline there will be a moleben served and the relics will depart Saturday early morning March 30.
Pannikhida for Metropolitan Laurus March 16 2024 - 03/15/24
A pannikhida for Metropolitan Laurus will be served by Metropolitan Nicholas and Bishop Luke on March 16, 2024 after lunch on the anniversary of his repose.
Mother Ilaria giving presentation of life and work of sisters at Saint Elisabeth Convent in Minsk- Thursday November 16, 5pm - 11/16/23
Announcement:
Mother Ilaria from Saint Elisabeth Convent in Minsk will give a presentation in the Seminary Hall on Thursday November 16 at 5PM and Sunday November 19 at 5PM about the life and work of the sisters.
The presentation is open to everyone.
A short 10 minute film will be shown followed by discussion and questions.
Talk by Mother Maria from Bethany - Monday October 23, 5PM - 10/16/23
If all goes according to plan, we will host a talk by Mother Maria from Bethany, in the Holy Land. All seminarians, wives and guests will be invited! This event would be optional for seminarians.
DATE AND TIME: Monday, October 23, about 5pm
PLACE: In the Protopresbyter Valery Lukianov Seminary Hall
Labor Day Weekend Schedule September 2 - 4, 2023 - 07/25/23
Labor Day Weekend Schedule
Saturday September 2
5:00 AM Midnight Office 6:00 AM Divine Liturgy 3:00 PM Meeting of the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God with moleben and akathist hymn to St. Job of Pochaev. Rule for Holy Communion 7:00 PM Vigil
Sunday September 3
6:00 AM Early Liturgy in the church of St. Job of Pochaev 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy. After Liturgy there will be a moleben to the Mother of God and St. Job of Pochaev 6:00 PM Vespers 7:15 PM Small Compline
Monday September 4
5:00 AM Midnight Office 6:00 AM Matins 8:00 AM Divine Liturgy 4:00 PM Vespers, Matins 7:15 PM Small Compline
On behalf of our Rector, Dean, faculty, and students, I am excited to announce the details for Holy Trinity Seminary's 75th Anniversary Celebration, which is set to take place this coming September 15-17, 2023
Tuesday May 16 : Anniversary of repose of Metropolitan Hilarion - 05/14/23
On Tuesday May 16 there will be a Hierarchical Liturgy served by Metropolitan Nicholas at Holy Trinity Monastery. Afrer lunch around 12:30PM Metropolitan Nicholas will serve a pannikhida at the grave of Metropolitan Hilarion.
PASCHAL APPEAL 2023 “Is there anyone who is a devout lover of God? Let them enjoy this beautiful bright festival! Is there anyone who is a grateful servant? Let them rejoice and enter into the joy of their Lord! …Christ is Risen, and you, O death, are annihilated! Christ is Risen, and the evil ones are cast down! Christ is Risen, and the angels rejoice! Christ is Risen, and life is liberated! Christ is Risen, and the tomb is emptied of its dead:” (From the Paschal Sermon of St. John Chrysostom.)
Dear Reverend Fathers, Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, CHRIST IS RISEN! How powerful, wonderful, and triumphant are the words above spoken by our father among the saints, St. John Chrysostom! We hear them each year towards the end of Paschal matins, and each year they proclaim Christ’s victory over death and hades, filling us with spiritual inspiration and joy during our paschal celebrations. St. John in fact calls all of us to the joy of Our Lord’s Day wherever we are and whoever we may be. The saints truly understood this great joy of Pascha, and it has been said that whenever our St. John of Kronstadt and St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco greeted the faithful with “Christ is Risen”, one had the feeling that they themselves were so filled with paschal joy that it was as if they themselves had seen the Risen Lord. The radiant joy of Pascha is so great that we cannot help but share this wonderful joy with all those around us. Having this in mind, let us share in this approaching paschal joy by remembering those less fortunate than ourselves, those struggling in poverty and in great need. Let us remember our St. John of Kronstadt who often brought consolation and comfort to families and individuals in great need, and let us all imitate his kind works of benevolence and kindness by helping others in need through our St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Fund. We appeal to all to help us help others with your active participation by not only contributing what you can, but also by becoming members of our Memorial Fund which is active since 1954. Help us by preserving this holy legacy which stives to follow the spiritual ideals of St. John. With your help and kindness, we can help spread that paschal joy to the less fortunate and needy. We express our profound gratitude to our donors and supporters who continue in their kind contributions over the years. May Our Risen Lord reward you all graciously! May Our Risen Saviour bless you and your loved ones with a spiritually profitable Great Lent, Holy Week and a most joyous, bright and radiant Pascha! CHRIST IS RISEN!
With much love in our Risen Lord, Archpriest Michael Taratuchin, Vice-President of the St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Fund and Rector of the St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Church in Utica, New York, USA.
ПАСХАЛЬНОЕ ВОЗЗВАНИЕ 2023 "Аще кто благочестив и боголюбив, да насладится сего добраго и светлаго торжества. Аще кто раб благоразумный, да внидет, радуяся, в радость Господа своего. …Воскресе Христос, и падоша демони. Воскресе Христос, и радуются Ангели. Воскресе Христос, и жизнь жительствует. Воскресе Христос, и мертвый ни един во гробе….” (Слово Огласительное во святый и светоносный день преславнаго и спасительнаго Христа Бога нашего Воскресения иже во святых отца нашего Иоанна, архиепископа Константинопольскаго, Златоустаго) Дорогие Возлюбленные Отцы, Братья и Сёстры во Христе, Христос Воскресе! Как же могущественны, чудесны и торжественны слова иже во святых отца нашего, святого Иоанна Златоуста! Каждый год мы слышим эти слова в конце пасхальной утрени, и год за годом они провозглашают победу Христа над смертью и адом, наполняя нас духовным вдохновением и радостью во время пасхальных празднований. Святой Иоанн Златоуст призывает всех нас к радости Дня Господня, где бы мы ни находились, и кто бы мы ни были. Святые по-настоящему понимали эту великую радость Пасхи и всякий раз, когда святитель Иоанн Кронштадтский и святитель Иоанн Шанхайский и Сан-Францисский приветствовали верующих словами «Христос Воскресе», было ощущение, что они сами так исполнялись пасхальной радости, будто воочию видели Воскресшего Господа. Светлая радость Пасхи так велика, что мы не можем не поделиться этой чудесной радостью со всеми окружающими нас людьми. Давайте же разделим эту приближающуюся пасхальную радость с теми, кому повезло меньше, чем нам, и с теми, кто пребывает в бедности и большой нужде. А также давайте вспомним нашего святителя Иоанна Кронштадтского, часто приносящего утешение нуждающимся семьям и одиноким людям. Мы можем стараться подражать его добрым делам милосердия и доброты, оказывая помощь нуждающимся через благотворительный фонд святителя Иоанна Кронштадтского. Мы призываем вас проявить активное участие в оказании помощи другим людям не только своими посильными пожертвованиями, но и становясь членами нашего фонда, который действует с 1954 года. Мы просим вашей помощи в сохранении этого святого наследия, стремящегося к духовным идеалам Святого Праведного Иоанна Кронштадтского. Благодаря вашей помощи и милосердию мы можем подарить эту пасхальную радость нуждающимся и обездоленным. Мы выражаем глубокую признательность всем жертвователям фонда и всем, кто нас поддерживает и продолжает вносить свой вклад на протяжении многих лет. Да вознаградит вас всех Воскресший Господь! Пусть Воскресший Спаситель благословит Вас и Ваших близких духовно полезным Великим постом, Страстной неделей и самой радостной, светлой Пасхой! Христос Воскресе!
С любовью к нашему Воскресшему Спасителю,
Протоиерей Михаил Таратухин, Вице-председатель Благотворительного Фонда Святого Праведного Иоанна Кронштадтского, Настоятель Храма-Памятника Святого Праведного Иоанна Кронштадтского в г.Ютика, штат Нью-Йорк, США
Attention to all visitors to Holy Trinity Monastery and Seminary. - 03/25/23
All groups of pilgrims to Holy Trinity Monastery and Seminary of more than 10 people or more must as their first contact notify Archimandrite Theophylact, our Pilgrimage Coordinator. Father Theophylact will then direct your request to the appropriate areas including the Guesthouse. your intention is to only visit the museum please contact the museum web site. His contact information is: frtheophylact@jordanville.org Phone: (315) 717-2795 / (315)858 3914
Groups of 10 and under please contact directly the guesthouse at 315 858 0131 and email address:
If your intention is to only visit the museum please contact the museum web site. His contact information is: frtheophylact@jordanville.org
LENTEN PASTORAL RETREAT SCHEDULE Holy Trinity Monastery · Jordanville, NY · March 20-22, 2023 - 03/08/23
Divine services will be held in Holy Trinity Cathedral. Lecture will be delivered in the Seminary Hall. Meals will be served in the monastery refectory. The bookstore will be open throughout the retreat.
Monday, March 20th – Travel Day 7:00 PM – Supper.
7:30 PM – Great Compline.
Tuesday, March 21th
5:00 AM – Midnight Office, Matins, Hours.
7:30 AM – Breakfast in Monastery Refectory
10:30 AM –Greeting by His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas
10:40 AM – Discussion of missionary work: Priest Paul Kang from Korea; Archpriest Victor
Potapov (dean of the Capital Region); Archpriest Alexandre Antchoutine (dean of New York City & Long Island and dean of Florida) from Glen Cove, NY. Discussion to follow.
12:00 PM – Lunch. 2:00 PM – Messages by the Seminary Dean and Museum Curator.
3:00 PM – Open Floor: Bishops & Clergy. Seminarians may observe.
Wednesday, March 22nd 5:00 AM – Midnight Office, Matins, Hours. 10:30 AM – Greeting of the Metropolitan, followed by Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. All clergy are expected to serve, and are asked to bring their own purple vestments. 12:00 PM – Group Photo after Liturgy, followed by lunch in the refectory.
Dear friends and supporters of Holy Trinity Monastery and Seminary,
We have recently been made aware of yet another attempt to build a windmill project in our backyard. While the previous plans were dismissed a few years back, now the companies involved are taking advantage of the New York State Energy Plan and its incentives to build renewables that will by-pass the environmental review and local input that put a halt to the previous windmill projects.
There is a legal case currently before the Court of Appeals about this type of surreptitious effort, however, we call upon all who read this to pray for an end to these threats to our environment and we ask that you contact local legislators to ask for their intervention. The email/website addresses are below.
With your prayers and through the intercession of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, we pray this newest assault on the life of our Monastery does not succeed.
In Christ
+Bishop Luke of Syracuse,
Abbot of Holy Trinity Monastery, Rector of Holy Trinity Seminary
Thursday Nov 3 - Pannikhida for Metropolitan Hilarion - 10/31/22
On Thursday Nov 3, there will be a 6am Hierarchical Liturgy served by Metropolitan Nicholas and Bishop Luke. After lunch , around 12:30 there will be a pannikhida served for Metropolitan Hilarion by his grave site behing the cathedral.
Tuesday Nov. 1 - Moleben and Akathist to the "Hawaiian" Iveron Myrrh Streaming Icon - 10/30/22
On Tuesday, November 1, at 6PM there will be a moleben and Akathist in English to the "Hawaiian" Iveron myrrhstreaming icon in the Cemetery Dormition Chapel.
Wednesday Nov. 2 - Moleben and Akathist to the "Hawaiian" Iveron Myrrh Streaming Icon - 10/30/22
On Wednesday, November 2, after compline there will be a moleben and Akathist to the "Hawaian" Iveron myrrhstreaming icon in the main cathedral of Holy Trinity Monatery.
3:30 Pannikhida at gravesite of Br. Jose 4:00 Communion Rule 6:45 Greeting of the “Hawaiian” Myrrstreaming Iveron Icon 7:00 Vigil
Sunday 6:00 AM Early Liturgy in St. Job of Pochaelv Church 8:00 Midnight Office 9:00 Hierarchical Divine Liturgy After lunch: Presentation in Seminary Hall on life of Br. Jose and about the Iveron Myrrh streaming Icon Around 4:30PM Pannikhida at gravesite of Br. Jose
40TH DAY OF THE REPOSE OF METROPOLITAN HILARION - 06/10/22
Friday, June 24, will mark the 40th day of the reposed of His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion (Kapral), sixth First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad.
His Grace Luke, Bishop of Syracuse, will officiate the divine services for the departed in Holy Trinity Monastery: hierarchal Divine Liturgy at 6:00 AM, followed by a panihida at the gravesite behind the cathedral. Clergy who wish to concelebrate are asked to bring their red vestments.
There will also be a second Pannikhida after lunch for those that were not able to make Pannikhida after the Divine Liturgy
Tuesday May 3, 5PM Lecture by Dr. Jean-Claude Larchet in the Protopresbyter Valery Lukianov Hall of Holy Trinity Seminary - 04/30/22
Title: Divinization as the Christian Project and Model of True Transhumanism.
Lecturer: Dr. Jean-Claude Larchet
Date and Time: 5PM Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Holy Trinity Publications and Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary are excited to host noted patrologist and author Dr. Jean-Claude Larchet as part of a rare visit to the United States.
On Tuesday, May 3rd, at 5 p.m., Dr. Larchet will deliver a lecture in the Protopresbyter Valery Lukianov Hall of Holy Trinity Seminary titled, "Divinization as the Christian Project and Model of True Transhumanism." After first examining the dead ends and illusions of the current philosophical fashion of transhumanism, Dr. Larchet proposes the Orthodox Christian conception of divinization as a true fulfillment of the flawed transhumanist ideology.The lecture will be open to the public and time will be allotted for questions from the audience. Light refreshments will be provided.
Dr Jean-Claude Larchet is one of the most notable living authors on Orthodox Christian Patristics. He holds a Ph.D in philosophy from the University of Nancy and a Ph.D. in theology from the University of Strasbourg. A teacher of philosophy for nearly thirty-five years, he is an author of over thirty books and countless articles whose work has been translated into over a dozen languages. His magnum opus, Therapy of Spiritual Illness, and several other works have been translated into English to wide acclaim, three of them by Holy Trinity Publications.
Title: Divinization as the Christian Project and Model of True Transhumanism. Lecturer: Dr. Jean-Claude Larchet
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Full Description: Holy Trinity Publications and Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary are excited to host noted patrologist and author Dr. Jean-Claude Larchet as part of a rare visit to the United States.
On Tuesday, May 3rd, at 5 p.m., Dr. Larchet will deliver a lecture in the Protopresbyter Valery Lukianov Hall of Holy Trinity Seminary titled, "Divinization as the Christian Project and Model of True Transhumanism." After first examining the dead ends and illusions of the current philosophical fashion of transhumanism, Dr. Larchet proposes the Orthodox Christian conception of divinization as a true fulfillment of the flawed transhumanist ideology.
The lecture will be open to the public and time will be allotted for questions from the audience. Light refreshments will be provided.
Dr Jean-Claude Larchet is one of the most notable living authors on Orthodox Christian Patristics. He holds a Ph.D in philosophy from the University of Nancy and a Ph.D. in theology from the University of Strasbourg. A teacher of philosophy for nearly thirty-five years, he is an author of over thirty books and countless articles whose work has been translated into over a dozen languages. His magnum opus, Therapy of Spiritual Illness, and several other works have been translated into English to wide acclaim, three of them by Holy Trinity Publications.
Lenten Pastoral Retreat at Holy Trinity Monastery , March 28- 30, 2022 - 03/11/22
Where Holy Trinity Monastery – 1407 Robinson Road, Mohawk, NY 13407 When March 28-30, 2022. Retreat officially begins on Tuesday, March 29; Midnight Office at 5:00 AM. Monday, March 28 is designated as a travel day – Supper at 7:00 PM, followed by Great Compline. Cost Registration cost is $150 per person and does not include lodging accommodations. Who Can Attend Clergy (deacons and priests) of the Eastern American and Canadian Dioceses ROCOR and Patriarchal Parishes in the USA, as well as attendees of Holy Trinity Seminary. All others please contact diocesan office at (201) 940-7340 or office@eadiocese.org to inquire about attending the conference. Lodging Monastery Guesthouse 1407 Robinson Road Mohawk, NY 13407 (315) 858-0131 Red Roof Inn & Suites 100 Marginal Road Herkimer, NY 13350 (315) 866-0490 www.redroof.com/property/NY/Herkimer/RRI338 Airport Those who wish to fly to Jordanville must fly to Albany International Airport (ALB) and send their flight information to Abbot Cyprian (Alexandrou) at cyprian@hts.edu in order to arrange for pick-up and drop-off. Services All clergy will concelebrate with Their Graces, Bishops Nicholas of Manhattan and Luke of Syracuse, at the Hierarchal Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts in Holy Trinity Cathedral on Wednesday, March 30. Clergy are asked to bring their own black vestments. Speaker The main speaker at the pastoral conference will be Deacon Andrei Psarev: "Pivotal Points of the History of the Russian Church Abroad." Registration Registration must be completed online at www.eadiocese.org.
Где Св. Троицкий монастырь – 1407 Robinson Road, Mohawk, NY 13407 Когда 28-30 марта 2022 г. Говение официально начинается во вторник, 29 марта; Полунощница в 5:00 ч. Понедельник, 28 марта – день размещения – ужин в 19:00 ч. затем Великое повечерие. Стоимость $150 с каждого. Цена не включает проживание в гостинице. Участники Духовенство (диакона и священники) Восточно-Американской и Канадской епархий РПЦЗ и Патриарших приходов в США, а также учащиеся Св. Троицкой семинарии. Другим лицам, желающим принят участие в совещании, необходимо обратиться в епархиальную канцелярию по телефону (201) 940-7340 or office@eadiocese.org. Размещение Монастырская гостница 1407 Robinson Road Mohawk, NY 13407 (315) 858-0131 Red Roof Inn & Suites 100 Marginal Road Herkimer, NY 13350 (315) 866-0490 www.redroof.com/property/NY/Herkimer/RRI338 Аэропорт Желающим путешествовать самолетом в Джорданвилль следует прибыть в аэропорт Albany International Airport (ALB) и послать информацию о прибытии игум. Киприану (Александру) на эл. адрес cyprian@hts.edu для организации встречи и проводов. Службы Все духовенство cослужит Преосвященнейшим епископам Манхэттенскому Николаю и Сиракузскому Луке за Архиерейской Литургией Преждеосвященных Даров в Св. Троицком соборе в среду, 30 марта. Духовенству следует привезти собственное черное облачение. Докладчик Главный докладчик на Пастырском совещании –диакон Андрей Псарев: "Ключевые моменты в истории Русской Зарубежной Церкви". Регистрация Регистрироваться следует на епархиальной странице www.eadiocese.org.
The History of the Russian Orthodox Church in Australia - 03/11/22
With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of ROCOR and ruling bishop of the Diocese of Australia and New Zealand, Holy Trinity Publications is pleased to announce the publication of a new and enhanced edition of The History of the Russian Orthodox Church in Australia, by the diocesan chancellor Protopresbyter Michael Protopopov. This comprehensive chronicle elucidates larger themes from the global history and mission of the Church Abroad and of Orthodox diasporas more generally, from which we can all gain understanding for our present circumstances. Through Fr. Michael’s account we see the Church’s role in providing a religious and cultural home, as well as material assistance, to emigres and refugees whilst also serving as a beacon of the light of Christ in a multicultural, liberal society.
Iveron Icon of the Mother of God in Jordanville Sept. 8 - Sept. 10 2021 - 09/03/21
The Hawaian Myrrstreaming Iveron Icon of the Mother of God will be at the Monastery from the afternoon of September 8 to the afternoon of Septemebr 10.
The Hawaian Myrrstreaming Iveron Icon of the Mother of God will be at the Monastery from the afternoon of September 8 to the afternoon of Septemebr 10.
On Wednesday Septemeber 8, 2021
3:50 PM Greeting of the Iveron Icon followed by Vespers and Matins
7:15 PM Compline followed by moleben and Akathist to the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God
40th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood of His Grace Bishop Luke - 07/09/21
On July 12 (New Style), the Church celebrates the memory of the Holy and All-Praised Apostles Peter and Paul. On this day, 40 years ago, our dear abbot and rector, His Grace Bishop Luke, commemorates the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. He was ordained by the ever-memorable Bishop Laurus, abbot of the monastery at that time and future metropolitan and First-Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. To celebrate this jubilee, the brethren of the monastery have organized a reception after lunch on the day of the feast outside under a tent. All neighbors and pilgrims are welcome to participate in this event in which we wish to express our love and support of our spiritual father.
Dear pilgrims and vistors to Holy Trinity Monastery
By the directive of our ruling Bishop, Metropolitan Hilarion, pilgrims are discouraged from visiting the Monastery for the duration of the coronavirus crisis.
If you have any questions regarding visiting please write to info@jordanville.org
Dear pilgrims and vistors to Holy Trinity Monastery
By the directive of our ruling Bishop, Metropolitan Hilarion, pilgrims are discouraged from visiting the Monastery for the duration of the coronavirus crisis.
Due to continuing Covid restrictions the Monastery Guesthouse is currently closed and we are not able to accomodate overnight stays at the Monastery.
If you have any questions regarding visiting please write to info@jordanville.org
Pascha 2020 Issue of Pravoslavnaia Rus' - 05/24/20
The Pascha 2020 Issue of Pravoslavnaia Rus' is Now Available for Download
The first issue of Holy Trinity Monastery's Russian-language journal Pravoslavnaia Rus' for 2020 may be downloaded as a free PDF directly from the publisher's website.
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Православная Русь is published four times a year and made available free of charge in electronic form. Donations towards the ongoing costs of production are accepted:
1) Via Patreon (recurring donations) 2) Via Paypal 3) By phone - 315 538 5008 4) Please make your check out to 'Holy Trinity Monastery' and mail to:
Holy Trinity Publications P.O. Box 36 Jordanville, NY 13361
So that we may properly record your support, please note 'Православная Русь' in the memo field.
In compliance with the New York State Governor's Office Executive Order 202.10 pursuant on April 9, 2020, and the local authorities, Holy Trinity Monastery's worship services are now closed until further notice. All pilgrimages and visits by outside guests have been temporarily suspended. Under the present circumstances, the Seminary is employing distance learning technology.
Please maintain your prayer life and increase your spiritual struggles asking for God’s mercy and protection!
To the friends and supporters of Holy Trinity Monastery and Seminary:
His Grace Bishop Luke, the Monastery Brethren, the Teachers, and Seminarians are praying for your health and safety during this plague that has been visited upon us. We all look forward to the end of this crisis and the ability for you to once again come and be with us so that we can pray together. Your support and generosity are what have allowed the Monastery to be here for over 90 years, praying for you and your departed loved ones.
In this time of crisis, we sadly have to point out a few unpleasant facts.
Visits to the monastery by pilgrims have been suspended by directive of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, who shares our concern for the health of the elderly fathers in our community. This has hurt us financially. Donations for the month of March are at half the level of the previous year.
Our suppliers, utility companies, and workers still need to receive payment for services and goods. We would ask each of you to please consider sending a special donation, or making a monthly pledge of support through PayPal, to the Monastery and Seminary to help sustain us through this period.
We would also ask that you pray to the Most Holy Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, and to St Job, Abbot, and Wonderworker of Pochaev for the health and welfare of the Brotherhood.
Statement by Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America - 03/28/20
With a sense of weighty responsibility not only for the eternal salvation of men’s souls, but also for the physical health of the clergy, monastics, parishioners, and worshipers of the Russian Church Abroad, I have been attentively following the development of events relating to the spread of the coronavirus, prayerfully beseeching for all God’s aid and the intercession of His Most-Pure Mother.
The current global outbreak of coronavirus dominates the daily headlines, with reports every day of new cases. Nevertheless, the divine services in our churches will continue, and Communion of the clergy and laity will be performed in the usual manner. In everything else, I ask that you undertake reasonable precautionary measures, adhering to common sense and the recommendations of local authorities, in order to preserve the health of the people and arrest the virus’ spread. If you are experiencing symptoms reminiscent of a cold, or if you have spent time with those who are ill, please have consideration for your neighbors, refrain from attending church, and pray at home.
The most important thing in these days is to preserve calm and inner peace, trusting in God. May the Lord help us not only to believe in Him, but also to trust in Him and in His guidance, that we might not lose spirit, and may act with goodly wisdom.
May the Lord keep you!
+HILARION Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ members of the Holy Trinity Monastery community!
Greetings in the Lord!
It has come to my attention that many are suffering from some form of stress induced psychosis as a result of the recent epidemic. This is characterized by continual worry, nervousness, anxiety, faintheartedness, panic etc. One of the causes for this spiritual malady is an obsession with news concerning the epidemic. This is confirmed by the world mental health organization, "The World Health Organization has a recommendation for mental health: only check the news once or twice a day."
I am issuing a directive to all members of our Holy Trinity community to limit themselves to no more than 15 minutes a day informing themselves about the epidemic.
The Lord commands,"Let not your heart be troubled..." We create our own spiritual problems by our obsession with these issues which do little positive towards our hope for salvation.
As true Orthodox Christians preparing for eternity, spend the extra time in heartfelt prayer, spiritual reading and other good works!
St. Dionysius on the Epidemic of Alexandria - 03/27/20
St. Dionysius the Great
St. Dionysius the Great was Pope of Alexandria from 248 to 264. During that time, the Church of Alexandria suffered horrible persecution. Just as that was dying down, an epidemic broke out in the city, just as Pascha was approaching. St. Dionysius described the epidemic, and the Church’s response, in a letter to some of his flock outside of Alexandria. It is especially relevant today, as our current church leaders try to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, which is also happening as we prepare for Pascha.
St. Dionysius’ letter was printed by Eusebius in his seminal Church History, chapter 7. The following English translation is by G.A. Williamson, published by Dorset Press in 1965 and again in 1984. *** [Eusebius writes:] Later, when a severe epidemic followed the war just as the festival [Pascha] was approaching, he [Dionysius] again communicated in writing with the Christian community, revealing the horrors of the disaster:
Other people would not think this a time for festival: they do not so regard this or any other time, even if, so far from being a time of distress, it is a time of unimaginable joy. Now, alas! all is lamentation, everyone in mourning, and the city resounds with weeping because of the numbers that have died and are dying every day. As Scripture says of the firstborn of the Egyptians, so now there has been a great cry: there is not a house in which there is not one dead — how I wish it had been only one!
Many terrible things had happened to use even before this. First we were set on and surrounded by persecutors and murderers, yet we were the only ones to keep festival even then. Every spot where we were attacked became for us a place for celebrations, whether field, desert, ship, inn, or prison. The most brilliant festival of all was kept by the fulfilled martyrs, who were feasted in heaven. After that came war and famine, which struck at Christian and heathen alike. We alone had to bear the injuries they did us, but we profited by what they did to each other and suffered at each other’s hands; so yet again we found joy in the peace which Christ has given to us alone. But when both we and they had been allowed a tiny breathing-space, out of the blue came this disease, a thing more terrifying to them than any terror, more frightful than any disaster whatever, and as a historian of their own [Thucydides] once wrote: ‘the only thing of all that surpassed expectation’. To us it was not that, but a schooling and testing as valuable as all our earlier trials; for it did not pass over us, though its full impact fell on the heathen… [ellipses in original]
Most of our brother-Christians showed unbounded love and loyalty, never sparing themselves and thinking only of one another. Heedless of the danger, they took charge of the sick, attending to their every need and ministering to them in Christ, and with them departed this life serenely happy; for they were infected by others with the disease, drawing on themselves the sickness of their neighbors and cheerfully accepting their pains. Many, in nursing and curing others, transferred their death to themselves and died in their stead, turning the common formula that is normally an empty courtesy into a reality: ‘Your humble servant bids you good-bye.’ The best of our brothers lost their lives in this manner, a number of presbyters, deacons, and laymen winning high commendation, so that death in this form, the result of great piety and strong faith, seems in every way the equal of martyrdom. With willing hands they raised the bodies of the saints to their bosoms; they closed their eyes and mouths, carried them on their shoulders, and laid them out; they clung to them, embraced them, washed them, and wrapped them in grave-clothes. Very soon the same services were done for them, since those left behind were constantly following those gone before.
The heathen behaved in the very opposite way. At the first onset of the disease, they pushed the sufferers away and fled from their dearest, throwing them into the roads before they were dead and treating unburied corpses as dirt, hoping thereby to avert the spread and contagion of the fatal disease; but do what they might, they found it difficult to escape.
St. Tikhon's Monastery in Waymart, PA will host a Bellringing Education Weekend on October 4–6, 2019 - 10/01/19
St. Tikhon's Monastery in Waymart, PA will host a Bellringing Education Weekend on October 4–6, 2019. Organized by New Creation Bellringing, the event consists of two lectures, a demonstration at the monastery belfry, and hands-on ringing lessons for students that have registered in advance.
On Friday, October 4, 7–9 pm, there will be a lecture, "The 5 Essential Elements of a Successful Bellringing Ministry." Intended for clergy, seminarians, and bellringers, it will equip them with the knowledge and tools needed to build a culture of serious church bellringing in their communities. On Saturday, October 5, at 10:00 am, there will be a lecture open to the general public, "The Liturgical Art of Bellringing in the Orthodox Church," which will provide an overview of the history, sounds, and methodology of Christian bellringing, focusing on the bellringing traditions of Orthodox Church. It will be followed by a demonstration at the Millennium Belfry. At Vigil and Liturgy in the monastery church, student bellringers who have studied during the week will ring the tolls and peals.
For more information, visit the event page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/424297171549692.
To learn more about Constantine Stade and New Creation Bellringing, please visit www.newcreationbellringing.com.
Saturday, 18 / 31 August Martyrs Florus & Laurus 5:00 Midnight Office 6:00 Divine Liturgy 3:00 Procession to Greet the Pochaev Icon, Akafist to St Job, Communion Rule 7:00 Vigil
Sunday, 19 August / 1 September 11th Sunday after Pentecost 6:00 Early Liturgy in the Church of St Job of Pochaev 9:00 Hierarchal Divine Liturgy with Procession Around the Cathedral, Moleben to the Pochaev Icon and St Job of Pochaev 6:00 Vespers 7:00 Supper 7:15 Small Compline
Service Schedule for the Dormition of the Theotokos - 08/12/19
As always, the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos will be served with particular solemnity at Holy Trinity Monastery, including the celebration of the altar feast of the cemetery Church of the Dormition located in the "new cemetery." This year His Grace, Bishop Luke, and the monastery clergy will also serve the Lamentations of the Dormition of the Theotokos (sometimes known as the Burial Service of the Mother of God) in the monastery's cathedral as part of the festal observances.
Lev Ivanovich Pavlinetz Reposed in the Lord - 05/21/19
Lev Ivanovich Pavlinetz reposed in the Lord On Tuesday morning, May 21, 2019. A hierarchical liturgy will take place on Wednesday, May 22, followed by the blessing of the water. Following this service, lunch will be held in trapeza and the funeral for Lev Pavlinetz will follow.
Upcoming Lecture titled “Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) In Memoriam: An Icon of Russian Culture in the Emigration” on May 15th, 2019 - 05/13/19
On Wednesday, May 15, at 5:30 pm in the Seminary hall, Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary is pleased to present a lecture, delivered in English, titled “Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) In Memoriam: An Icon of Russian Culture in the Emigration”.
This lecture is mandatory for all students. Faculty, staff, and the Brotherhood are cordially invited to attend, and the lecture is open to the public.
Bright Friday Hierarchal Divine Liturgy in Memory of Archbishop Alypy - 05/01/19
This Bright Friday, May 3rd, a Hierarchal Divine Liturgy will be held at 9am in memory of Archbishop Alypy. His burial will take place at 1pm after lunch is held in the trapeza. All are invited to attend.
Softener of Evil Hearts to Visit Monastery Until Pascha - 04/22/19
The Softener of Evil Hearts icon will visit the monastery from Tuesday, April 23rd until Pascha. The greeting of the icon will take place on Tuesday morning at 9:50am.
The Nomination and Consecration of Archimandrite Luke to the Episcopacy (Live Streaming) - 02/07/19
The Nomination to the Episcopacy of Archimandrite Luke will take place at Holy Trinity Monastery on February 11, 2019 at 5PM. The Consecration to the Episcopacy will take place on the following day, February 12, 2019 also at the Monastery.
LIVE STREAMING SCHEDULE (EASTERN TIME ZONE) :
MONDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2019
5:00 PM - Nomination of Archimandrite Luke to the Episcopacy
7:00PM - Vigil
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2019
9:00 AM Hierarchical Liturgy/ Consecration to the Episcopacy of Archimandrite Luke
11th Pilgrimage of the Russian Church Abroad to Holy Places of Russia 2019 - 01/28/19
This year, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, will lead a pilgrimage to the holy sites of Russia. Further information and itinerary are available in PDF format below in Russian and English.
The Nomination and Consecration of Archimandrite Luke to the Episcopacy (February 11/12, 2019 - Schedule of Services) - 12/31/18
The Nomination to the Episcopacy of Archimandrite Luke will take place at Holy Trinity Monastery on February 11, 2019 at 5PM. The Consecration to the Episcopacy will take place on the following day, February 12, 2019 also at the Monastery.
SCHEDULE:
MONDAY
5:00 PM - Nomination of Archimandrite Luke to the Episcopacy
6:00PM - Supper
7:00PM - Vigil
TUESDAY
9:00 AM Hierarchical Liturgy/ Consecration to the Episcopacy of Archimandrite Luke
After Liturgy: Reception for all in Seminary Hall ( Overflow in Monastery Refectory)
6:00PM - Supper
6:30PM - 9th Hours, Vespers and Matins, First Hour
WEDNESDAY
9:00AM Hierarchical Liturgy
After Liturgy: Lunch in Monastery Refectory
4:00PM 9th Hour, Vespers and Matins, 1st Hour. (Return to usual schedule of services)
The Lintern Archive: Photographs from the Last Days of the Tsar - November 1, 2018 - 10/25/18
This lecture is presented in conjunction with the Russian History Museum’s current exhibition, Last Days of the Last Tsar.
Discover the fascinating story of a long-lost album containing remarkable photographs of Russia’s last imperial family. Coming to light during the filming of “Antiques Roadshow” in Wales, the 66 photographs in the Lintern Archive show Tsar Nicholas II and his family before the revolution and their life in exile in the Siberian city of Tobolsk. Many of the images have never been published and are new to scholars.
April 2, 2018 - Softener of Evil Hearts to Visit Jordanville - 04/02/18
The myrrh-streaming icon of the Mother of God, Softener of Evil Hearts will be visiting the monastery from Holy and Great Monday (April 2/March 19) until Pascha (April 8/March 26).
November 25, 2017 - Pannikhida for the Heroes of the White Movement - 11/02/17
On November 25, 2017 at 1:00pm, a pannikhida will be served by Hieromonk Gabriel in the cemetery church in memory of all of the heroes of the White Movement and all those who lost their lives under the Bolshevik yoke. This is sponsored by the Union of the Descendants of the Heroes of Gallipoli with special significance, this being the hundredth anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution.
October 23, 2017 - Deaconesses Past, Present, and Future - A Public Lecture by Pdn. Patrick Mitchell - 10/23/17
Some Orthodox Christians today are trying to re-institute the ancient Church order of “deaconesses,” despite the uneven history of that female office in the Church, as well as that of the male diaconate. Protodeacon Patrick Mitchell surveys the Church’s early experience of both male and female “deacons” and concludes that they were never the same order, that the female order was inherently problematic for the Church because it appeared to elevate women over men, and that the “ordination” of women as deaconesses made less and less sense as the Church’s understanding of holy orders evolved. That explains why much of the Orthodox Church never had deaconesses, and why even those segments of the Church in antiquity and in the Byzantine era where they did serve eventually abandoned the order.
October 25th-30th - Hawaiian Iveron Icon Visits Jordanville - 10/16/17
The Myrrh-Streaming Hawaiian Iveron Icon will be visiting Holy Trinity Monastery from the night of October 25th until October 30th, 2017. The icon's arrival accompanies the clergy conference of the Eastern-American diocese. The greeting of the icon will take place at 5:00pm on the Wednesday night of the 25th, just prior to the hierarchical All-Night Vigil at 7:00pm. The icon will also be in the main chapel for Thursday morning's hierarchical Divine Liturgy at 9:00am as well as Friday morning's 6:00am Divine Liturgy. At 9:00am that morning, the icon will be brought to St. Elizabeth Skete down the road from the monastery for a moleben with akathist service. On Saturday the 28th, there will be a pannikhida for Br. Jose at the cemetery at 3:30pm, and then a hierarchical All-Night Vigil in the main chapel at 7:00pm. The next morning, the hierarchical Liturgy will begin at 9:00am. A final pannikhida will be held for Br. Jose that afternoon at 3:00pm, and the icon will stay at the monastery for one last liturgy the next morning at 6:00am before its scheduled departure at 11:00am of the 30th of October, 2017.
9:00 There will be a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. After the Liturgy the Service of the Triumph of Orthodoxy will be served in the main Cathedral of the Monastery.
Arrival of Kursk Root Icon and Pannikhida for Metropolitan Laurus - 01/09/17
On the morning of Wednesday, August 31, the Kursk Root icon will arrive for the morning liturgy. After lunch on Wednesday, Bishop Nikolai will serve a pannikhidi for the memory of Metropolitan Laurus.
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Panikhida For Descendants of Gallipoli Emigres - 11/16/16
From the Synod website:
"This year marks an anniversary for the descendants of the Russian emigres in Gallipoli. It is now 95 years since the founding of the Society of Gallipoli. Lieutenant-General Baron Wrangel established the Society on November 22, 1921, exactly a year after the arrival of the first troops of the Russian Army to Gallipoli.
In memory of this occasion, the Main Administration of the Union of the Descendants of the Russians of Gallipoli decided that every year, on the closest Saturday to November 22, to perform pannikhida services wherever the descendants of those members of the White Army live.
November 19, 2016
The Union of the Descendants of the Russians of Gallipoli once again invites you to join us in common prayer for our forefathers, the heroes of the White Army. In accordance with tradition, we ask you all, scattered throughout the world, to organize memorial services where you live, to mark the heroic feats of our ancestors. Those who can organize such a service are encouraged to notify us at contact@udcrg.org
Schedule of services in English-speaking countries (services are scheduled in 29 cities worldwide):
Sydney, Australia, SS Peter and Paul Cathedral, 4 pm.
Arrival of the Myrrh-Streaming Iveron Icon and Panikhida - 10/25/16
During the weekend of October 29th and 30th, Holy Trinity Monastery will welcome the arrival of the myrrh-streaming Iveron icon of the Mother of God. God willing, the icon will arrive early Saturday afternoon and a panikhida service for Br. Jose will be held at 3:00pm.
PaTRAM Institute presents the first annual Labor Day Young Singers' Conference! Orthodox singers! Come together for the Glory of God and participate in an unforgettable weekend event at the Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY!
This conference will take place from 6PM Friday, September 2nd, to 12PM Monday, September 5th, 2016. Contact Sanya at sanya@patraminstitute.org about the opportunity to obtain full scholarships that cover the entire cost of conference tuition: $475. Full details may be found at http://www.patraminstitute.org.
The service for St. Sergius of Radonezh will begin at 9:00am on Monday, July 18th (5th), and the All Night Vigil will begin at 3:30pm Sunday evening (July 17th/4th).
2. OBSERVATIONS ON THE TEXT PREPARED FOR THE PAN-ORTHODOX COUNCIL: “RELATIONS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH WITH THE REST OF THE CHRISTIAN WORLD” by Dr. Demetrios Tselengides
3. A SECOND INTERVENTION-CONFESSION OF FAITH: ON THE DOCUMENT "ORGANIZATION AND WORKING PROCEDURE OF THE HOLY AND GREAT COUNCIL" by Dr. Demetrios Tselengides
7. SECOND LETTER TO THE HOLY SYNOD OF THE CHURCH OF GREECE ON THE TEXTS PROPOSED FOR APPROVAL BY THE UPCOMING GREAT AND HOLY COUNCIL OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH by Met. Hierotheos Vlachos
11. Response to Professor George Demacopoulos (USA) concerning the article “Innovation Cloaked in the Guise of Tradition:Anti-Ecumenist Efforts to Derail the Holy and Great Synod”by Protopresbyter Anastasios Gkotsopoulos
13. Sharp and Grave Reactions from the Holy Monasteries of Mt. Athos to the Pan-Orthodox Council The Holy Monasteries of Mt. Athos have responded to the draft documents and methodology of the Pan Orthodox Council with sharp and pointed reactions. The Letters of Athonite Monasteries, sent to the Holy Community of Mt. Athos, have been released to the public. The letters were written in reaction to the Pan Orthodox documents sent to the Holy Monasteries by the Patriarchate of Constantinople. On account of the seriousness of the matter, it was unanimously decided that the texts prepared for approval by the Council be examined in a specially called Meeting of the Representatives and Abbots of the Holy Monasteries, scheduled to take place after the Bright Week of Pascha.
The Athonite Fathers call attention to the danger presented by the Pan Orthodox Council, as it is being carried out. Namely, among other things, they see:
* the concilarity of the Church being undermined and a theology supportive of primacy being promoted (due to the limited participation of bishops and an excessive authority given to the primates of each of Local Church), *an unacceptable ambiguity in the pre-synodical texts, allowing for interpretations which divert from Orthodox dogma, *a placing, as the basis of the dialogues, of "the faith and tradition of the ancient Church and the Seven Ecumenical Councils," such that the subsequent history of the Orthodox Church appears to be somehow lacking or impaired, *an attempt by some to gain pan-Orthodox confirmation of the scandalous and totally unacceptable texts approved within the World Council of Churches, *and the unacceptable application of the term "church" to schisms and heresies.
Excerpts and full translations of the letters will be forthcoming.
Changes to Presanctified Liturgy Schedule - 03/14/16
On Tuesday, March 22, Wednesday, March 23, Wednesday, March 30, Wednesday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 20, the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts will take place at 5pm.
12/5: Archbishop Gabriel, Bishop Nicholas, and Kursk-Root Icon to be at Monastery - 12/02/15
Only on Saturday, December 5 Archbishop Gabriel, Bishop Nicholas, and Kursk-Root Icon to be at Monastery. On Sunday, December 6, Archbishop Gabriel will serve Hierarchical Liturgy at the Monastery.
ALL ALUMNI INVITED: February 10 -12: Seminary Alumni Reunion at HTS - 12/11/15 - 10/28/15
Alumni Reunion February 10 -12, 2016
Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary Join your fellow Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary alumni for the Second Annual Alumni Reunion on the eve of the Feast of Three Hierarchs, the patronal feast of our seminary. Come to Jordanville to meet old friends, get reacquainted with your alma mater, experience the liturgical services as you remember them with the Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary Choir, and to meet current faculty, staff, and seminarians.
The reunion program begins on Wednesday evening and concludes with the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Three Hierarchs on Friday, February 12, followed by a reception. For more information and updates about the gathering, check our website www.hts.edu. We look forward to seeing you!
Aug 29-31: Vladyka Gabriel to be at Jordanville for Pannykhida for Metr. Laurus on Monday - 08/27/15
Vladyka Gabriel will serve the All- Night Vigil at Holy Trinity Monastery on Saturday, August 29th, a Hierarchical Liturgy on August 30th, and а Pannykhida for Metropolitan Laurus on Monday for Sts. Flor and Laurus.
The Pannykhida will begin at about 12:30 on Monday after lunch.
Thank you for your support on oil tank project! - 08/25/15
On behalf of the Brotherhood of Holy Trinity Monastery we would like to express our gratitude to all our donors who helped defray the expenses of the environmental project concerning our oil tanks. The final cost was $816,295.50. The financial burden would have been impossible without your support.
2013 Assembly of Bishops Statement on Marriage and Sexuality - 06/27/15
2013 Assembly Statement on Marriage and Sexuality
From the Assembly of Bishops
To our Orthodox Faithful
1. We, the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America, representing millions of Orthodox Christians in the United States of America, Canada and Central America, express our deep concern over recent actions on the part of our respective governments and certain societal trends concerning the status of marriage in our countries, in particular the legalization of same-sex unions.
2. The Orthodox Christian teaching on marriage and sexuality, firmly grounded in Holy Scripture, two millennia of Church Tradition, and Canon Law, holds that the sacrament of marriage consists in the union of a man and a woman, and that authentic marriage reflects the sacred unity that exists between Christ and His Bride, the Church.
3. Persons with homosexual orientation are to be cared for with the same mercy and love that is bestowed on all of humanity by our Lord Jesus Christ. Moreover, the Church is a spiritual hospital, where we all are called to find the healing of our fallen humanity through Jesus Christ, who assumed human nature in order to restore it. All of us struggle with various passions, and it is only within the Church that we find the means of overcoming these passions with the assistance of God’s grace. Acting upon any sexual attraction outside of sacramental marriage, whether the attraction is heterosexual or homosexual, alienates us from God.
4. We exhort the clergy and faithful of the Orthodox Church to bear witness to the timeless teachings of Christ by striving for purity and holiness in their own lives, by instructing their families and communities in the precepts of the Holy Gospel, and by placing their trust in our Lord, who “has overcome the world.” (John 16.33)
5. Finally, we encourage our faithful to approach their parish priest or spiritual father with any questions or concerns about this statement and its practical repercussions in their daily lives.
Price Changes for Jordanville Candles: Due to an increase in beeswax prices, beginning August 1, 2015, the new price of candles for churches will be $10 a pound and $16 for a set of five Bishop Candles.
April 1: Presanctifed Liturgy in English at 5:30pm - 03/11/15
On April 1, Fr Luke will serve a Presanctified Liturgy in English in the Dormition Church in the cemetery at 5:30pm. The English translation of the Liturgy is from Colonel Philip Ludwell III (1716-1767).
Here is a short write-up on Colonol Ludwell III from Eadiocese.org:
"Just over 250 years ago, Colonel Philip Ludwell III (1716-1767) made the first complete English translation of theDivine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. He was a Virginian plantation owner, who in 1738 travelled to England to be received into Holy Orthodoxy at the parish in London under the authority of the Holy Governing Synod of the Russian Church. His translation of The Divine & Holy Liturgy of St. Gregory the Dialogist as it is Performed without a Deaconwas most probably made in the summer of 1761, when he had again travelled to London with his three daughters. They were received into the Church there before the Presanctified Liturgy of Holy Wednesday, 1762.
Colonel Ludwell’s translation has recently been transcribed from the original handwritten text by Reader Nicholas Chapman and prepared for use with a deacon by Reader Peter Gardner. It has also been updated to conform to contemporary usage, and a short historical introduction added. This edition was published at the end of February by St. Polycarp Press, Alexandria, VA and can be purchased here."
March 11: Presanctified Liturgy of St. James - 03/03/15
On March 11, Holy Trinity Monastery will serve the Presanctified Liturgy of St. James at 11am in the church of St Job of Pochaev in the basement of the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
On Saturday November 22, Hieromonk Theophylact will serve a pannykhida for the World War I Gallipoli victims. The service will be at 12:30 pm at the Dormition Cemetery Chapel.
December 1: Metropolitan Hilarion to rebury Bishop Constantine (Essensky) of Richmond at Holy Trinity Monastery - 11/20/14
With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, the brethren of Holy Trinity Monastery have transported the remains of the ever-memorable Bishop Constantine (Essensky; +1996) from a former monastery in Blanco, TX to Jordanville, NY. On Monday, December 1st, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad will rebury Bishop Constantine in a dignified resting place behind the main cathedral, where many other archpastors of the Russian Diaspora are interred.
Approximately $10,000 is needed to cover the costs associated with Bishop Constantine’s relocation. Therefore, with the blessing of Metropolitan Hilarion, the brethren of Holy Trinity Monastery appeal to all those who love God, to all who hold dear the memory of Bishop Constantine, who served the Russian Church on three continents – Europe, America, and Australia – to please help in this God-pleasing endeavor.
Visitors must contact the monastery before visiting unless their intention is to visit for a few hours and then leave. All groups must make prior arrangements regardless of their duration of stay.
October 25 - 26: The Wonderworking Hawaiian Iveron Icon of the Mother of God to visit Monastery - 09/23/14
From October 25 - 26, The Wonderworking Hawaiian Iveron Icon of the Mother of God will visit Holy Trinity Monastery for the Open House event and the St. John the Baptist Parishes annual pilgrimage to Jordanville.
November 1 - St John of Kronstadt Utica, New York Parish Feast Day - 09/07/14
Announcement from St John of Kronstadt Parish in Utica, New York:
Saturday 1st November 2014 marks two very special anniversaries in our parish: the 60th Anniversary of our St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Fund (1954-2014) and the 50th Anniversary of the Glorification of our St. John of Kronstadt (1964-2014). Our parish will be marking these special events with liturgical celebrations and an anniversary banquet. His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion will lead the celebrations that day in concelebration with Their Graces, Bishop Peter of Cleveland and Bishop Nicholas of Manhatten, and with local and visiting clergy.
The schedule of events will be the following:
Friday 31st October 2014: Pannykhida for the reposed founders and active members of our Memrial Fund at 5:30 pm, followed by Vigil at 6:00pm;
Saturday 1st November 2014: Meeting of the Metropolitan, Divine Liturgy and Molieben with the Procession of the Cross at 9:15 am, followed by a Festive Banquet at the Aqua Vino Restaurant, 16 Harbor Lock Road (off Genesee St. in Utica), Utica, NY 13502.
The cost for Banquet tickets is $32.00 per adult, $16.00 for between ages 5 to 10, and children aged 4 and under are free of charge. Please make all reservations by October 24th, 2014, and make checks payable to ST. JOHN OF KRONSTADT R.O. MEMORIAL CHURCH, which may be mailed to St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Church, 1009 Conkling Avenue, Utica, NY 13507-0056.
Clerical vestments will be in gold. Please join us for these celebrations in our parish.
The Kursk icon will arrive at Holy Trinity Monastery with Bishop Nicholas of Manhattanon on Wednesday August 27 and will be here until Monday Septemeber 1 2014.
Kursk Icon and Bishop Nicholas (Olhovsky) will be at Monastery from 8/28 - 9/1 - 07/23/14
The Kursk-Root Icon will be present and the Right Reverend Bishop Nicholas (Olhovsky) will be serving at the Monastery for the Feast of the Dormition through Labor Day weekend.
The Foundation of Russian History Museum Now Open - 05/17/14
The Foundation of Russian History Museum at Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary is now officially open to the public. Normal museum hours are Wednesday through Friday 2-5 pm and Saturday and Sunday 1-4 pm and by advance appointment.
Seminary Lecture by Dr. Christopher Veniamin "On Becoming Theologians" - 04/29/14
Born and raised in London, England of Greek Cypriot parents, Professor Veniamin is the editor and translator of Saint Gregory Palamas: The Homilies (2009 and 2014), and the author of The Orthodox Understanding of Salvation: “Theosis” in Scripture and Tradition (2013, 2014). He is a spiritual child of Elder Sophrony of Essex, Professor of Patristics at St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania, and President of Mount Thabor Publishing (est. 2005). Dr. Veniamin holds his first degree in Theology from the University of Thessalonica (Greece) and his doctorate from Oxford University (England), where he studied under Metropolitan Kallistos Ware. The subject of his doctoral thesis is The Transfiguration of Christ in Greek Patristic Literature: From Irenaeus of Lyons to Gregory Palamas (1991), which he is reworking in preparation for publication in 2015. The lecture is titled "On becoming Theologians."
The lecture will be held on Thursday, May 1 at 5 p.m. in the Holy Trinity Seminary Hall.
Icon of the Mother of God "Softener of Evil Hearts" to Visit Holy Trinity Monastery from April 16 - 20 - 04/05/14
Visitation Schedule of the Icon of the Mother of God "Softener of Evil Hearts" in the Eastern American Diocese
With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, from March 21 to April 2, the myrrh-bearing Icon of the Mother of God "Softener of Evil Hearts" will visit the Eastern American Diocese. Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY will be sponsoring the Icon’s visit to the United States. The Icon will visit Holy Trinity Monastery from Wednesday, April 16 to Sunday, April 20.
New Holy Trinity Monastery Bookstore Website - 03/23/14
We are very pleased to announce the launch of the new Holy Trinity Monastery Bookstore website, which can be found here. This website marks a big jump forward in terms of ease of use for customers, improved cover images, and the ability to have Russian text. Like anything in life, this website is a work in progress, and we will be improving and adding more titles all the time. Thank you for supporting Holy Trinity Monastery through its bookstore!
Lenten Retreat at Holy Trinity Monastery for Clergy of the Eastern American Diocese March 12 - 14 2014 - 01/13/14
The Clergy Lenten Retreat will be held at Holy Trinity Monastery from March 12 - 14. The retreat will be bilingual and include the seminarians. Wednesday the 12th is a travel day. The Conference begins on Thursday and will end following the Presanctified Liturgy on Friday.
In Commemoration of he 400th Anniversary of the founding of the Romanov Dynasty - 11/13/13
Announcement
In Commemoration of he 400th Anniversary of the founding of the Romanov Dynasty
On November 26/December 9 there will be an All-Night Vigil for the Kursk-Root Icon
On the following day November 27/December 10 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 followed by a Pannykhida for all the reposed Romanovs
At 1:00 PM in the seminary hall there will be a lecture and report of our participation in this jubilee year, a slide presentation, a choral concert in honor of the Romanovs and specially prepared refreshments.
“The Making of Holy Russia - The Orthodox Church and Russian Nationalism before the Revolution” By Priest John Strickland - 09/16/13
“The Making of Holy Russia - The Orthodox Church and Russian Nationalism before the Revolution” By Priest John Strickland
Place: Seminary Hall When: Tuesday at 5
This lecture is open to the public.
«Создание Святой Руси: Православная Церковь и русский национализм до революции» Лекция Иерей Иоанн Стрикленд Когда: во вторник в 5 часов Место проведения: Семинарский зал Эта лекция является открытой для общественности.
Talk by Archimandrite Roman Krassovsky on Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem - 09/11/13
On Friday September 13, 5PM, Archimandrite Roman Krassovsky, head of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem will give a talk in the seminary hall about the work and life in the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem. All are welcome.
Our Abbot and Rector Archimandrite Luke announced at the end of the Liturgy the beginning of the Peter and Paul Fast, according to the Church Calendar. He gave a directive that during the Fast to add to the Litany of Fervent Supplication the petition: "Look down O Master, Lover of mankind..." and commemorate, "All those who suffer and are persecuted for the Orthodox Faith and this land its authorities and all those who with faith and piety live herein."
Christians are being persecuted in China by godless Communists/materialists and in Syria by God-fighting Muslim terrorists. In this country and in other countries on the highest levels of government decisions are made that distort and redefine the institution of marriage and moral norms contrary to the teaching of the Gospel and the Orthodox Faith as well as civilization from the time of our First Ancestors. In the scientific world genetic manipulation has reached bizarre proportions which undermine the meaning of the word "natural" and demonically mock the Creator attempting to usurp His power. The value and significance of the Orthodox understanding of what it means to be human is turned upside down.
This Fast was instituted to secure and preserve the Gifts of the Holy Spirit received during the festive period and also to inspire a change of heart in all of us. We pray that those who have alined themselves with the Prince of this World will turn instead to Christ and His Church, the only source of Salvation, Truth and Goodness!
Myrrh Streaming Icon , "Softener of Evil Hearts" in Jordanville - 04/21/13
On Monday April 22 there will be the greeting of the myrrhstreaming icon "Softener of Evil Hearts" at Holy Trinity Monastery Cathedral followed by a moleben and Akathist in Slavonic around 12:30PM.
On Thursday April 25, 6PM there will be a moleben and Akathist in English
Standard Size Candles Produced at Holy Trinity Monastery - 03/31/13
The following size candles are the standard sizes that we make for Holy Trinity Monastery. The diameter sizes are standard sizes that most Russian Churches use. It is quicker to fulfil orders in a timely fashion for these candles as we always stock extra boxes for these sizes.
Presanctified Liturgy of the Apostle James - April 12, 2013 - 03/29/13
At 11 am on Friday April 12 the Presanctified Liturgy of the Apostle James will be celebrated.
A short History of the Presanctified Liturgy of the Apostle James by Bishop Jerome of Manhattan
The Presanctified Liturgy of St. James was the traditional form of the Presanctified, as celebrated by the Church of Jerusalem in the Holy Sepulchre. The oldest Greek text was published in 1896 and subsequent editions of Brightman's "Liturgies Eastern and Western", Vol. I: Eastern Liturgies, on pp. 494-501. This edition contains only the litanies, exclamations and some rubrics, but not the inaudible prayers of the celebrant. It is found complete, in the "Liturgicon of Jerusalem" (also entirely in Greek), published some years ago by the Jerusalem Patriarchate.
Judging by the text in Brightman, this Liturgy was at first celebrated, not in conjunction with Vespers, but together with the Typica. Therefore the Litanies said "Let us complete our prayer unto the Lord", and not "...our *evening* prayer unto the Lord". This also explains several other peculiarities of the text. The earlier form of the Liturgy began with a procession from one chapel to another in the church of the Holy Sepulchre, which is why it substitutes the "Tropar of the day" for "O Gladsome Light" at the Entrance.
The Presanctified Liturgy of St. James includes the Creed, the prayer "Vouchsafe O Lord", and other material not normally found in the Presanctified. A translation into modern Serbian was published by Bishop Chrysostom of the Banat diocese, where it is celebrated on specific days in Lent. However, the Jerusalem edition says this Liturgy can be celebrated on any Lenten weekday.
When: April 1-3, 2013. Retreat officially begins on Tuesday, April 2nd at 8:00 AM; Monday, April 1st is designated as a travel day – dinner at 7:00 PM, followed by Great Compline.
Cost: $150 per person (includes two nights lodging). Local registration cost is $100 per person and does not include lodging accomodations.
Who can attend: Clergy (deacons and priests) and matushkas of the Eastern American Diocese ROCOR and Patriarchal Parishes in the USA MP.
Lodging: Monastery guesthouse. Two nights lodging (double occupancy) on April 1st and 2nd. When registering, please indicate your primary roommate choice (couples will automatically be assigned to the same room).
Airport: Those who wish to fly to New York must fly to Albany International Airport ALB and send their flight information to Cyprian@hts.eduin order to arrange for pick-up and drop-off.
Services: All clergy will serve at the Hierarchal Presanctified Liturgy in Holy Trinity Cathedral on Wednesday, April 3rd – 5:00 AM Midnight Office and Hours, 8:30 AM Liturgy. Clergy are asked to bring their own black vestments.
Speaker: The main speaker at the Northern Retreat is Protopresbyter Valery Lukianov.
Registration: The Northern Retreat is limited to 100 participants and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.Registration must be completed online at www.northretreat.eventbrite.com or by using the links below:
5th Anniversary of the Repose of Met. Laurus - March 16 2013 - 03/01/13
Dear in the Lord Reverend Fathers,
Saturday, March 16th will mark the fifth anniversary of the blessed repose the ever-memorable Metropolitan Laurus. That morning, Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 6:00 AM by His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, in Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, followed by a panihida. All diocesan clergy are invited to Jordanville to honor the memory of our beloved First Hierarch.
With the blessing of Metropolitan Hilarion, all diocesan rectors are asked to serve panihidas in their parishes on Saturday evening, March 16th, prior to the All-Night Vigil, and are asked to commemorate the ever-memorable Metropolitan Laurus at the Great Entrance on Sunday morning, March 17th.
May our Lord God grant eternal rest to His faithful servant, the ever-memorable Metropolitan Laurus, in the mansions of the righteous.
At the monastery at all the petitions in the services and at the Proskomedia the authorities and armed forces are commemorated as anyone who visits can attest.
Update on Hieromonk Gabriel of Holy Trinity Monastery - 11/20/12
Dear Friends and Supporters of Holy Trinity Monastery!
On November 9, 2012 Father Gabriel, his lawyer, and I went to Buffalo to the court hearing assigned for his case. At the hearing, Homeland Security indicated to the court that it was willing to administratively close the case. The file prepared by the law firm was so thorough that an overwhelming impression was conveyed concerning Father Gabriel's importance for our community. We are deeply grateful for all of your support and prayers in our time of need.
God bless you for your labors!
Archimandrite Luke Abbot
We especially want to express our gratitude to the law firm Bibicheff & Associates, P.C., Brooklyn NY, for their utmost professionalism and heartfelt attention without which such a successful outcome could hardly have been possible!
On Wednesday November 14 there will be a moleben and Akathist to the Kursk Root icon in Slavonic after compline around 8:15PM in the Church of St. Job of Pochaev.
On Thursday, November 15 there will be a moleben and Akathist to the Kursk Root Icon in English at 6PM
Location: Holy Trinity Monastery, 1407 Robinson Road, Jordanville, 13361 NY
Brand: SCHULMERICH, Electric Carillons Machine.
Model: CAST BELL (1989)
Serial No: 13592
Description: Since the installment of the Electric Carillons Machine, Holy Trinity Monastery used it only on few occasions accommodating the 15 bells in the bell-tower. The bells varying in size from approx 5 tonne's to 15 kilograms were molded to suit the practice of the long standing Russian Orthodox tradition of bells. However, the machine did not meet the rhythm when came to the ever exhilarating ringing of the same tradition. In terms of usage, the machines is as good as new with all parts in tact and ready for pick up. There are 23 different size clappers to accommodate 15 bells, played by a electric piano. The machines also has a cassette player dictating the rhythm with a choice of various speeds (please consider the attachments for assessing the items).
Moleben on October 29 cancelled and rescheduled for Thursday November 1 6PM - 10/23/12
Due to the increasing concern of our extended monastery community about the negative moral and spiritual direction of the USA on Oct 29 in the lower church of St. Job of Pochaev will be served a moleben for this country, its authorities and armed forces and all those who with faith and piety live here
Online Petition to help Rev. Father Gabriel stay in the United States - 09/17/12
September 1, 2012
There is a distinct possibility one of our fathers here at Holy Trinity Monastery could be deported due to difficulties with Immigration and Naturalization authorities.
Rev. Father Hieromonk Gabriel is of great value to our monastery. It would be a huge loss and tragic if he were forced to leave.
This morning around 5am Archimandrite Flor reposed in the Lord at Holy Trinity Monastery. We ask for your prayers for his soul.
The
funeral for Fr. Flor will be held on Wednesday September 5, 1pm at the
monastery cathedral. His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion will be
presiding at the funeral service.
Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary Convocation September 12, 2012;
2 - 4 pm Dedicated to the 100thyear anniversary of the second edition to
Antoniades’ Patriarchal Greek New Testament
Program
·Opening Prayer Fr. Luke3 min
·Biblical Readings of the Day in Greek
& Old Church Slavonic Students10 min
·Introduction – The Antoniades Text
and its reception Dr. Adamou20 min
·The Byzantine Tradition of the Greek
New Testament & the work of Antoniades Dr. Maurice Arthur Robinson60
min
·The
Greek text of NT in the Fathers of the Church Dr. Fr. Dragas30 min
·Distribution
of the 100th year Anniversary edition of the Greek New Testament to the
students5 min
His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion will be at Holy Trinity Monastery from Aug 19 - Aug 21. On Monday August 20 a pannikhida will be served by Metropolitan Hilarion at the grave of Archimandre Vladimir straight after lunch around 12:30PM.
Everyone is invited to spend the last civil holiday of the summer at Holy Trinity Monastery for a spiritual retreat. His Grace Bishop George will serve at the Monastery on Labor Day weekend. Please inform us if a group of more than ten people is coming from a parish.
Saturday September 1
3PM Procession to cemetery. Moleben and Akathist to St Job in main cathedral followed by the Rule for Holy Communion
7PM Vigil
Sunday September 2
6 AM Early Liturgy 9AM Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 6PM Vespers 7PM Supper 7:30 Compline
Monday September 3
5 AM Midnight Office and Matins 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Please inform us if a group of more than ten people is coming from a parish.
Pannikhida for Metropolitan Laurus - May 16 12:30PM - 05/05/12
Encyclical
To all clergy of the Eastern American Diocese
As
we approach the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Act of
Canonical Communion between the Moscow Patriarchate and Russian
Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, our hearts are filled with joy
and thanksgiving to the Lord for granting unity to our Church.
Since the joint pastoral conference of Diocesan and Patriarchal
clergy has been postponed to October 11-13, solemn services in honor
of the fifth anniversary will be held on May 16th and 17th
at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY and St. Nicholas
Patriarchal Cathedral in New York City.
On Wednesday, May 16th, on the eve of the anniversary, a
panihida will be held at the tomb of Metropolitan Laurus in Holy
Trinity Monastery at 12:30 PM. This will be a special time for us to
remember our beloved Vladyka, and also His Holiness Patriarch Alexey
II, and to thank them for their efforts in reuniting our
long-suffering Church. The panihida will be led by the Administrator
of Patriarchal Parishes in the USA, His Eminence Justinian,
Archbishop of Naro-Fominsk, co-served by His Grace George, Bishop of
Mayfield, His Grace Jerome, Bishop of Manhattan, and clergy of the
Moscow Patriarchate and ROCOR.
The following morning, May 17th, the Divine Liturgy will
be served in St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral by the
above-mentioned clergy. The greeting of the bishop will begin at
10:00 AM; clergy are asked to arrive by 9:30 AM and to bring their
own white vestments. After the Liturgy, a festal banquet will be
held in the cathedral hall.
All diocesan clergy and their faithful are invited and encouraged to
attend these services. Those who cannot make it to New York City are
asked to serve either a Divine Liturgy or Thanksgiving moleben on
May 17th. God willing, I will be in Moscow at that time,
celebrating the fifth anniversary with His Holiness, Patriarch
Kyrill.
Please accept my most sincere congratulations on this joyous fifth
anniversary. May the Lord continue to bestow His rich and abundant
mercies on our Holy Church and Her faithful.
With
love
in
Christ,
+HILARION
Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York First Hierarch of the Russian
Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
Holy Trinity Monastery Open House - May 19 2-5PM - 05/02/12
Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY, invites all those interested to experience its Open House on Saturday, May 19, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Guests will be able to learn about the history of Russian Orthodox icons on a tour of the monastery church and grounds, as well as view two slideshows: one about the Orthodox Church and one on the history of the monastery.
Talks by Fr. Peter Heers at Holy Trinity Monastery (In English) - Friday April 27 4 -7PM - 04/06/12
Holy Trinity Monastery will be hosting two talks by Father Peter Heers. The talks will be held at the Hall of Holy Trinity Seminary
Friday April 27 2012, 4 – 7 PM
The Message of the Elder Paisios for Orthodox Christians in America Today
This talk will introduce the life, spiritual personality and teaching of one of the greatest elders of the 20th century. Issues which are especially important for Orthodox in America will be touched upon, such as: the Church in the modern world, the Elder's encounters with religions of the world: Buddhism, Hinduism, and Heterodoxy, our responsibility to stand for truth in society, human justice vs. divine justice, philotimo vs. egotism, and spiritual heroism, among others. Also, two letters written by the elder which have been circulated in Greece, but which have remained unpublished and untranslated into English, will be discussed. The aim of the lecture will be to both introduce the new biography and assist the faithful in understanding the challenges of the times and the Church's proper response to these. Fr. Peter will be speaking to us upon the occasion of the release of the long-awaited publication of the definitive "Life" of Elder Paisios. Copies of the new book will be available at the lecture.
Coffee break for 20 minutes followed by the second talk below
Baptism and the Church: An Orthodox Analysis of The Ecclesiology of the Second Vatican Council
This talk will include an historical-theological review of the path taken to arrive at the new ecclesiology of Vatican II as well as a theological analysis and critique of the new ecclesiology. Our examination will include: the historical background of the council, its stated aims, the theologians who were behind the decrees, the impact of the new ecclesiology on the ecumenical movement and the Orthodox reaction to date. The questions which we will attempt to answer include: How does the new ecclesiology of Vatican II differ from the Orthodox, patristic view of the Church? Is the new ecclesiology a return to the ancient Western view of Baptism and the Church expounded by Blessed Augustine, as has been claimed? Does the Orthodox Church recognize as her own the Baptism of schismatics or heretics? What is the consensus patrum?
Biographical Note:
Fr. Peter Alban Heers is the founder and first to serve as editor of Divine Ascent, A Journal of Orthodox Faith, and the founder and current head of Uncut Mountain Press. He is a Ph.D. candidate at the Theological School of the University of Thessalonica, where he has also completed is undergraduate studies and Masters degree in Dogmatic Theology. He is the rector of the parish of the Holy Prophet Elias in Petrokerasa, a small village in the mountains outside of Thessalonica, Greece. He is co-responsible for the translation of the new "Life" of Elder Paisios of Mount Athos, by Hieromonk Isaac, which will be available for purchase at the lectures.
Pannykhida for Metropolitan Laurus - March 16 - 03/16/12
Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal and Canada will serve a pannykhida for Metropolitan Laurus on his fourth anniversary since his repose after lunch on Friday, March. Lunch will be over around 1pm.
Myrrh Bearing Icon of the Softening of Evil Hearts coming to Holy Trinity Monastery - 02/10/12
A Message from the Abbot:
Glory to God, Holy Trinity Monastery is sponsoring the arrival to the East Coast of the United States from Moscow, Russia the “ Myrr-Bearing Icon of the Softening of Evil Hearts” of the Mother of God. The Icon is scheduled to arrive in NYC on the 17th of March, 2012.
The icon shall have as it’s residence Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville and remain here in the States until approx. the 17th of April. (The week after Pascha). Should any parish or rector wish to have the Icon visit his church during that period arrangements can be made by contacting Protodeacon Victor Lochmatow by email, lochmatow@yahoo.com .
Reception for Holy Trinity Monastery listed on the National Register as a Historic Site - Saturday December 3 2011 - 11/28/11
Dear Friends
The monastery will be holding a small reception to celebrate the listing of the monastery on the National Register as a historic site. Friends and neighbors are welcome. Reception will be held Saturday December 3rd, 2011 in the Seminary Hall, 1:30 - 3:30 PM.
Everyone is invited to spend the last civil holiday of the summer at Holy Trinity Monastery for a spiritual retreat.
For a schedule please check calendar.
Please inform us if a group of more than ten people is coming from a parish.
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Wednesday August 31 - Hierarchical Liturgy - 08/24/11
On the feast day of Sts Florus and Laurus Metropolitan Hilarion will serve a Hierarchical Liturgy at 6am followed by a litia for Metropolitan Laurus.
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Kursk Icon at Holy Trinity Monastery - 08/18/11
The Kursk Icon will be at the monastery from Sunday August 21 and will remain here for three weeks.
On Sunday, August 21 the icon will be met at the Cathedral at 7:30 PM where compline will be served followed by a moleben.
Further services, in English and Slavonic will be announced in time
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His Beatitude Archbishop Christopher of Prague, Metropolitan of the Czech Lands and Slovakia visit to Jordanviller - 02/26/11
11:30 Greeting in main Cathedral 12:30 Lunch 1:00 Talk in auditorium followed by Litia at Metropolitan Laurus' grave.
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Kursk Icon Visiting Monastery January 27 - 01/19/11
The Kursk icon will be at the Monastery briefly on January 27 at 12:30PM. A moleben will be served in the main cathedral
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Holy Trinity Publications - New Books - 12/15/10
2011 Troitskii
Kalendar
This is the monastery’s annual Russian-language liturgical
calendar. It includes a list of commemorated saints and Scripture readings for
each day of the year, as well as detailed order of services for Sundays, Great
and Minor Feasts, and many Saints: in other words, any service which the
typical Russian parish is likely to hold.
Essential for all clergy, choir directors and all those
interested in liturgical rubrics.
*
Paperback* 6” x
9”* 281 pages* Index of Saints
Days
The Icon of the
Nevskaya Mother of God "Quick to Hear"
by Archpriest Gennady Belovolov Translated by Sergio Silva
This small but expansive work is a window into churchly
culture as the reader is drawn into the journey of the Mt. Athos Icon of the
Mother of God “Quick to Hear” to Russia in 1877. Through God’s grace a new and
distinct icon emerged, now recognized as the Nevskaya Icon of the Mother of God
“Quick to Hear.”
Many miracles associated with this new icon are recounted
and we see the involvement of some of the New Martyrs and Confessors of the
Orthodox Church in Russia promoting its veneration; in particular that of St.
Elizabeth the New Martyr. This icon has already been a source of solace and
consolation to many and through reading this book others will also most surely
be drawn more deeply to venerate the Most Holy Mother of God.
*
Paperback* 5” x
7”* 96
pages* 35 Black &
White Photos
*
ISBN: 9780884651857* $10.95
To order:
For personal use click http://holytrinity.anthology.com/ProductDetail.aspx?uid=9918914
Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY, is looking for a full time male cook (Monday - Saturday) who is of the Orthodox Faith, and is willing to work for room and board and a small monthly stipend. They need to be sensitive to living in a monastic environment. For more information contact info@jordanville.org or call Fr Cyprian on 315 717 9237.
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VIsit of the "Iveron - Hawaii" Myrrhstreaming Icon of the Mother of God - 10/27/10
The "Iveron - Hawaii" Myrrhstreaming Icon of the Mother of God will visit Holy Trinity Monastery from Saturday October 30 2010 to Sunday October 31, 2010.
At 3:00 PM there will be a pannykhida held for Br. Joseph in the cemetery headed by Metropolitan Hilarion.
The icon will be met in the main cathedral at 6:30PM and will be in church for Vigil and also the following day for liturgy.
His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion will be present for Vigil and Divine Liturgy.
At 2:30 PM on Sunday October 31 a video will be shown in the seminary hall in Russian about the life of the murdered Priest Daniel Sysoyev. His Matushka, Yulia Sysoyeva will be present and can comment and answer questions about the life of her husband. All are welcome.
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Byzantine Mosaic for Sale - 09/18/10
This beautifuly crafted mosaic measures 22.5 inches x 14 inches and is made up with 24 carat gold, marble rocks and enamel.
Pannykhida and Burial for the Late Elizabeth Olhovsky - 09/12/10
Monday, September 13
Pannikhida at the gravesite in Holy Trinity Monastery Cemetery in Jordanville, NY, at 1 pm, followed by the burial. Memorial trapeza in Holy Trinity Seminary Hall.
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Labor Day Weekend September 4 - 6 - 08/15/10
His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, His Grace Bishop Gabriel of Montreal and Canada, and His Grace Bishop George will serve at the Monastery on Labor Day weekend.
Saturday September 4
3PM Procession to cemetery. Moleben and Akasthist to St Job in main cathedral followed by the Rule for Holy Communion
7PM Vigil
Sunday September 5
6 AM Early Liturgy 9AM Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 6PM Vespers 7PM Supper 7:30 Compline
Monday September 6
5 AM Midnight Office and Matins 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy
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An Introduction to the Dogmas and Methods of Ecumenism - 07/18/10
With the blessing of
Archimandrite Luke, Holy Trinity Monastery invites you to participate in its
second annual Youth Retreat. This year, we've decided to bring back an old
Jordanville tradition - a youth pilgrimage for Pentecost. Along with joining in
the Divine Services, participants will also help prepare the monastery for the
Great Feast by working together on a number of team projects. (please see the
full schedule below)
Like last year, the retreat
is designed for college and post-college youth (no younger than 18). We hope
that those who attend the retreat will generate new friendships, strengthen old
ones, and enjoy a spiritually edifying weekend at the monastery!
Please note that
participants are responsible for their own lodging. We recommend staying at the
Monastery Guesthouse, located within short walking distance. However, rooms are
sure to fill up quickly, so make your reservation ASAP. The guesthouse can be
reached at (315) 858 0131 or guesthouse@email.com. For men, camping on
monastery grounds is also an option. While there is no registration fee, we
encourage participants to make a $35 donation to the monastery to cover the
cost of food.
If you plan to attend,
please RSVP to jordanville.youth@gmail.com. It is NOT ENOUGH to hit the
attending button. You can also email us any questions you might have.
We hope you'll join us for
this special weekend!
FRIDAY, MAY 21
7:00 pm - Akathist to St.
John of Shanghai and San Francisco (Sts. John of Rila and Kronstadt Chapel)
8:00 pm - Bonfire and dinner;
song books and the best lenten burgers we can find will be provided (adjacent
to the chapel)
SATURDAY, MAY 22
6:00 am - Divine Liturgy
for Soul Saturday (Dormition Church @ the cemetery)
7:30 am - Breakfast
(Monastery Refectory and summer kitchen)
8:00 am - Welcome and
Orientation (Seminary Hall)
9:30 am - Work events.
Teams will include: Landscaping at the Metropolitan Laurus Memorial Skete and
around the Cathedral; Preparing the Pilgrims' tables for sunday's feast;
repairing the boat dock on the monastery's lakes; and voluntary food
preparation in the monastery kitchen.
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - Group hike to the
Cross
4:00 pm - Preparation for
Holy Communion (in Church Slavonic @ Holy Trinity Cathedral; in Slavonic and
English @ Dormition Church)
The first issue of the Holy Trinity Seminary Journal "Troitskoe Nasledie" has recently appeared. It is a quarterly edition in full-color with volume of 80 pages. This journal is in Russian.For more information in Russian, please visit www.hts.edu/nasledie.
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Talk by A. Zakharin - Tuesday, March 16, 7:30 pm - 03/15/10
Tuesday, March 16, 7:30 pm
Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary is hosting a a presentation on “Questions of the Authenticity regarding the Remains of last Romanovs” by A. Zakharin The meeting is open to the public
7:30 PM: Moleben with Akathist to the Kursk Root Icon at Holy Trinity Monastery followed by a montage presentation of the visit of the icon to Russia in the Seminary Hall.
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Website of the Eastern American and New York Diocese - 10/28/09
http://www.eadiocese.org
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Visit of the Myrrhstreaming Icon "Softening of Evil Hearts" to Holy Trinity Monastery - 08/29/09
With the blessing of His Holiness, Patriarch Kirill and His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, and by invitation of the abbot of Holy Trinity Monastery, the Very Reverend Archimandrite Luke, the Myrrhstreaming Icon of the Theotokos, “Softening of Evil Hearts” God-willing shall reside in Jordanville on the weekend of the 27th Of September. From the 12th of September, visits with the faithful in and around New York City, as well as New England are being planned. After Tuesday, the 28th of September, visits to Upstate New York, Pa. and Washington, DC are scheduled.
The Icon leaves for California on the 5th of October and returns to Russia on the 12th of October.
“All who come with prayer to the “Softening of Evil Hearts”” icon will feel a softening of the heart said the Rector of Bogolubskaya cathedral, Father Victor in the city of Pushkin, outside of Moscow. “Sufferings of the soul and body are made well. If you pray for your enemies before it, their hostile thoughts will depart, leaving in their place a more generous feeling of mercy. Parishioners have witnessed not only cures of evil and envy, but the icon performs miracles for the health of our body as well. Holy Myrrh flows from the icon in liters.
For more information, call Holy Trinity Monastery (315) 858 0940 or e-mail Protodeacon Victor at lochmatow@yahoo.com
On the feast day of Saints Flor and Laurus on Monday August 31, 12:30 PM there will be a pannykhida served for Metropolitan Laurus at Holy Trinity Monastery. Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia and Bishop John of Caracas will serve the Pannykhida.
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Feast of our Holy Father Among the Saints, Saint Job of Pochaev - 08/14/09
AN I N V I T A T I O N
Dear in Our Lord !
Drawing near is the bright and festive feast of our Holy Father among the saints, Saint Job of Pochaev. Per tradition at Holy Trinity Monastery, home to the brotherhood of Saint Job of Pochaev, on the eve of the Federal Holiday, “Labor Day”, we shall once again celebrate the memory of our Patron Saint.
We cordially invite you to take part in this Feast Day. It was our late and evermemorable abbot, Archbishop Averky who is quoted saying, "It behooves us to protect our Holy Trinity Monastery as a small corner of Holy Russia."
Let us pray together, that our Lord provide us with strength in our service to Him. May He protect our monastery, in order that it remain a vessel for our salvation.
With love in Christ,
Archimandrite Luke and Brotherhood
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Schedule of Services
Saturday September 5
2pm - the meeting of the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God at the Monastery Cemetery followed by a moleben and Akathist to St Job of Pochaev in the main cathedral church of the Monastery.
7pm - All Night Vigil with Litia and blessing of Loaves
Sunday, September 6
6am - Early Liturgy at the lower church of St. Job of Pochaev
9 am - Meeting of Bishop and Divine Hierarchical Liturgy in the upper church.
After the liturgy there will be a moleben to St. Job of Pochaev and a procession around the Church.
All present are invited to join us for the festive meal in the monastery refectory.
Myrrh Streaming Iveron Icon of the Mother Of God - 08/13/09
The Myrrh Streaming Iveron Icon of the Mother of God from Hawaii will be present at Holy Trinity Monastery for the Feast of Transfiguration ( August 18 -Vigil and August 19 for the Divine Liturgy).
On Wednesday after Compline there will be a moleben and Akathist served infront of the Iveron icon of the Mother of God.
Seven hundred years ago, a hunter in Russia discovered an Icon of the Theotokos of the Sign entangled in the roots of a tree. This Icon came to be known as the Kursk-Root Icon, becoming one of the most beloved, venerated, and treasured miraculous icons in all of Holy Russia.
Many miracles have been attributed to this Icon. During the Second World War, houses that were visited by this Icon were miraculously spared from bombs dropped during air raids. This Icon has been venerated by millions of Orthodox Christians all over the world. It can safely be said that it is one of the most travelled and venerated icons in the entire Orthodox world.
This book contains the story of the wonderworking Icon, accounts of its past and recent miracles, narratives of celebrations and pilgrimages in its honour, and a number of articles concerning the Orthodox Church’s teaching regarding the veneration of the Most Holy Theotokos and of the holy icons. Also included are two colour lift-outs of the Kursk-Root Icon suitable for framing, as well as the Akathist Hymn.
This 224-page book is beautifully illustrated with an abundance of full-coloured pictures and icons.
The Holy Venerable Father Nilus of Sorsk as a Teacher - 11/17/08
On Tuesday November 18, 2008 at 8PM, there will be a lecture by Gelian M. Prokhorov (a member of the Russian academy of Science) on the Holy Venerable Father Nilus of Sorsk as a Teacher. The lecture will be in Russian in the Seminary Hall. Everyone is welcome.
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Consecration to the Episcopate of Archimandrite George (Schaefer)
Consecration to the Episcopate of Archimandrite George (Schaefer)
On December 7, 2008, Archimandrite George (Schaefer) will be consecrated to the episcopate (with the title, Bishop of Mayfield) at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY. Below is the schedule of services for the eve and day of the consecration:
Saturday, December 6
4:00 PM Communion rule
6:00PM Supper
6:30PM Nomination of new bishop
7:00PM All night vigil
Sunday, December 7
8:30 AM Meeting of the First Hierarch
Confession of Faith
Divine Liturgy
Conferment of the staff
Meal in the Seminary Hall
Accommodations
1)If parishes are intending to come with a bus please inform Hieromonk Cyprian with an estimated number of people and whether you will be arriving on the eve of the consecration or just on Sunday so that meal arrangements can be made. E-mail: cyprian@hts.edu
2)Due to limited guest house and monastery guest rooms, arrangements need to be made with the monastery guesthouse(or local accommodations) and monastery as soon as possible.
Lydia Mansur, the mother of Mary and Katherine Mansur (responsible for Orthodox America and the St. Nicodemus publications), reposed in the Lord on Friday, August 1, 2008. She will be fondly remembered for her piety. The funeral will be held at Holy Trinity Monastery after lunch on Monday, August 4.
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ROCOR Parish Websites -Request - 07/17/08
We are collecting the websites of ROCOR parishes to include in our links section. Please help us by sending us your parish website link along with the Diocese to which the parish belongs. Please send your parish link to webmaster@jordanville.org
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E-mail Accounts - 07/17/08
All e-mail accounts are active again. If you experience any difficulties please e-mail us at webmaster@jordanville.org
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E-mail addresses for Holy Trinity Monastery - 06/28/08
We experienced some technical difficulties in the setup of our new e-mails. E-mail contact setup for @jordanville.org is now complete. Please resend any e-mails that were sent between June 27 - June 28. We apologise for any inconvenience this might have caused.
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Issues of Orthodox Life Online - 06/28/08
In the near future we will begin uploading all our English Orthodox Life issues online. We ask for your prayers and patience while we prepare for this task.
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School of Liturgical Music - 06/27/08
The School of Liturgical Music will be held at Holy Trinity Seminary between July 15-28, 2018. For more information see website.
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Services for June 28 - June 29 2008 - 06/26/08
Due to work in the main cathedral of Holy Trinity Monastery, services for Saturday and Sunday will be held in the lower church of St. Job of Pochaev.
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Book of Akathists - Vol 2 Released - 06/25/08
Holy Trinity Monastery is pleased to announced the publication of Volume II of the Book of Akathists in English. The cost is $40. Please see Bookstore for ordering information.
On Friday, December 5, 2008, after compline at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY, His Grace Bishop John of Caracas, with the blessing of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, will perform the monastic tonsure of Protopriest John Shaw. In May, Fr John was selected as the next Bishop of Manhattan. The episcopal consecration of Fr John will take place on December 10, the feast day of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign in New York.
