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.