Mclean, VA - Bishop Nicholas (Samra) of Newton visited Holy Transfiguration Parish this past weekend to ordain two new lectors (Riley and Michael), three sub-deacons (Frank, Joseph and Anson) (all ordained during Saturday Evening Vespers) and one new deacon (Elias) (ordained at the Sunday Divine Liturgy).
The parish also morns the passing of their pastor for 49 years, Archimandrite Joseph Francavilla, who fell asleep in the Lord last Wednsday, November 13th. Eternal Memory! Several photos below:
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| Newly Ordained Deacon Elias is vested by Bishop Nicholas. | |
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| Deacon Elias with family. |
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