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St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary - Events - Installation of Dean John H. Erickson

Photographs from the Divine Liturgy
September 14, 2002



September 14 marks the Feast of the Exaltation of the Precious Cross.
Archpriest Paul Lazor, Rector of Three Hierarchs' Chapel, greets His Beatitude Metropolitan HERMAN as he arrives for his first Divine Liturgy at St Vladimir's Seminary as Metropolitan of All America and Canada. His Beatitude is ex officio President of St Vladimir's Seminary.
His Beatitude blesses the faithful following the Entrance Prayers.
His Beatitude, the clergy, and faithful at the Divine Liturgy.
The Little Entrance.
His Beatitude blessing the faithful during the singing of "Before Thy Cross.."
Deacon Jesse Greendyk of St Vladimir's Seminary reading the Epistle.
Archdeacon Vsevolod Borzakovsky reading the Holy Gospel.
The Great Entrance.
The Consecration of the Holy Gifts.
Holy Communion.
At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, His Beatitude greeted those gathered, offering his reflection on the "importance of keeping our focus on Christ. Remember that Cross which we were given at Baptism, striving to live our life following the example of Christ, who died on the Cross for us."
The Very Reverend Paul Lazor greets His Beatitude on behalf of the faculty and staff and thanks him for his words.
His Beatitude blessing the students, their families, and other faithful at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy.