<![CDATA[ Russian Orthodox Church of Three Saints        Храм Трех Святителей  - News]]>Thu, 17 May 2012 07:08:18 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[Baptism of Babies Anastasia and Valeria]]>Sat, 12 May 2012 22:59:30 -0500http://3saints.com/3/post/2012/05/baptism-of-babies-anastasia-and-valeria.htmlWe would like to welcome into Orthodoxy the newly (baptized) babies Anastasia Danelia and Valeria Korovkina, who was brought into the love and grace of God’s family through the Sacraments of Baptism & Chrismation today. We pray that the Lord’s hand will guide them throughout their future years and keep her healthy and faithful in His ways and in His word and prayer. 
Many Years — Mnogaya Leta!   
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Baptism of Baby Anastasia
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Baptism of Baby Valeria
]]><![CDATA[Archbishop Justinian Celebrated Divine Liturgy for the Feast of St. George]]>Sun, 06 May 2012 22:40:03 -0500http://3saints.com/3/post/2012/05/archbishop-justinian-celebrated-divine-liturgy-for-the-feast-of-st-george.html
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On May 6,2012, the Fourth Sunday of Pascha and the Feast of St. George the Great Martyr, the Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA celebrated the Divine Liturgy in our Church. His Eminence, concelebrated with Parish Clergy and Clerics from the St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral in NYC.

At the Conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, Vladyka greeted the faithful with the feast of the Resurrection of Christ, and the feast of St. George. Vladyka presented to the congregation the symbolic St. George Ribbon, on the occasion of the 45th Anniversary of the Victory in the Second World War. 

In recognition of his namesday, Archbishop Justinian presented the rector, Archpriest George Konyev with a commemorative prosphora for his dedicated service to Christ, and on the occasion of Great Martyr George. 
At the conclusion of the Liturgy, Vladyka, flanked by the celebrating subdeacons, processed to the parish hall in which the faithful partook of a festal luncheon. 
6 мая, в Неделю 4-ю по Пасхе и в день празднования памяти великомученика Георгия Победоносца,  Архиепископ Юстиниан совершил Божественную литургию в Трехсвятительском храме. Владыке сослужили настоятель храма благочинный Восточных Штатов протоиерей Георгий Конев и духовенство храма, а также клирики Свято-Николаевского Патриаршего собора г. Нью-Йорк.

По окончании богослужения Владыка приветствовал духовенство и прихожан с продолжающимися днями празднования Светлого Христова Воскресения и днем памяти великомученика Георгия Победоносца. 

Владыка тепло приветствовал настоятеля храма протоиерея Георгия Конева с Днем Тезоименитства, пожелав ему помощи Небесного покровителя в трудах на благо Церкви и народа Божия. В благословение Архипастырь преподал отцу-имениннику освященную просфору и икону Ангела Хранителя, искусно исполненную насельницами Петропавловского женского монастыря в Приднестровье. 
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]]><![CDATA[Bright Saturday, April 21, 2012]]>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:30:51 -0500http://3saints.com/3/post/2012/04/bright-saturday-april-21-2012.htmlNEWS: On Bright Saturday, April 21, 2012, Archbishop Justinian of Naro – Fominsk celebrated the Paschal Divine Liturgy, along with ROCOR Eastern American Vicars, Bishops George of Mayfield and Jerome of Manhattan. The Archpastors were coserved by a multitude of clergy from the Patriarchal Parishes and the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad. With the Blessing of His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, ordinations and awards were given to clerics of the Patriarchal Parishes

v  Hieromonk Elias (Barna) (Archpriest Michael Barna, was tonsured a monk and given the name Elias on Friday April 20th) was elevated to the rank of Archimandrite

v  Archpriest Nikolai Babitchouk, rector of All Saints of Russia Church in Pine Bush  was awarded the right to wear the Miter

v  Archpriest Sergei Kosich, rector of St. John the Baptist Church in Singac, was awarded the right to wear the Jeweled Cross

v  Priest Alexey Bocharnikov, rector of St. Nicholas Church in Chester was awarded the right to wear the gold pectoral cross.


To continue Paschal Tradition, all the concelebrants and laypeople processed around the block of the cathedral, to 5th Avenue, to end at the principle doors of the Cathedral. Upon entering, Bishop Jerome proclaimed the Resurrection Gospel and ended with the triumphant words, Christ is Risen! Archbishop Justinian, in his homily, greeted the Eastern American Vicars and for their presence and prayers, were presented commemorative books on St. Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow. All the clerics gathered to the hall where the fast was broken amongst the fellow brother clergy.
]]><![CDATA[Pascha | The Bright Resurrection of Christ ]]>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:31:23 -0500http://3saints.com/3/post/2012/04/pascha-the-bright-resurrection-of-christ.htmlPicture
The Great Feast of the Resurrection of Christ! Three Saints Church began the festivities with the blessing of the Paschal Baskets on Holy Saturday. Baskets were blessed at three times in which the entire cultural center was filled to capacity. 
At 11:30pm, at the singing of the 9th Ode of Nocturnes, the Holy Shroud was processed back to the Holy Altar where it will remain until Holy Ascension. The entire church was filled with believers.
At the completion of the procession, three times around the church, Archpriest George Konyev intoned "Christ is Risen", in which the faithful responded "Indeed he is Risen". The Canon of Pascha was sung in which Father George changed his Phelonions different colors. At the End of Matins, Eggs were sanctified and distributed to all the faithful. 
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On the actual day of Pascha, the festal Divine Liturgy was celebrated. The entire church was filled again. The festal troparion was sung by the church choir. The clergy communed to over 200 communicants. At the end of the service, the Artos was blessed. 

CHRIST IS RISEN ! INDEED HE IS RISEN !  

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On Holy Thursday, the Reading of the 12 Passion Gospels were read. The 12 Gospels proclaimed Christ's Passion and Burial. Father George read these twelve gospels flanked by Church Altar servers. A Video Recording can be found below. 

On Holy Friday, the Vespers Service was celebrated. The Holy Gospel proclaimed the final hours of Christ's Life. At the conclusion of the Vespers, the Holy Shroud was processed to the center of the church. At the day's end, the Reading of the Lamentations before the Shroud was read. The procession was held around the Church with all the faithful participating. 
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Photos from the 12 Gospel Reading
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Photos from the Great Vespers Service
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Photos from the Matins Service
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Early in the Morning on Holy & Great Wednesday, the final Presanctified Liturgy was served by the Parish Clergy. Below readers can find a video recording of the service. 

On Holy Wednesday, April 11, the sacrament of Holy Unction was celebrated at the Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church in Garfield New Jersey.  Archpriest George Konyev, Parish Rector annoited, a great multitude of about 160 people with the Holy Oil . In his sermon, Fr George explained the significance of the Holy Unction Service and the history of the sacrament, for all Orthodox believers.  
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Photographs from the Holy Unction Service
]]><![CDATA[Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem]]>Sun, 08 Apr 2012 23:40:35 -0500http://3saints.com/3/post/2012/04/entry-of-the-lord-into-jerusalem.htmlPicture
On Sunday, April 8, 2012 the Orthodox Church celebrated the feast of the Entry of our Lord into Jerusalem. On the eve of the feast parish rector, Archpriest George Konyev celebrated the All Night Vigil with the Blessing of the Pussy Willows. The following day of the feast, Fr George, concelebrated by Protodeacon Daniel Sudol celebrated the Divine Liturgy. Approximately 100 communicants partook of the Holy Mysteries of Christ. 

To Learn More About Palm Sunday, Click HERE

Below the readers of our website will find Additional Photographs from the Feast as well as Video from the Eve of the Feast. 
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]]><![CDATA[News From Around the Church Property]]>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:01:11 -0500http://3saints.com/3/post/2012/03/news-from-around-the-church-property1.htmlPicture
As all our parishioners know, the Church Property is always in motion and needs its constant maintenance.On Friday, March 23, 2012,  large, decaying trees were removed from the rear of the Church Rectory and Cultural Center. Also, a large section of grass was repaired after maintenance was preformed underground. 
With God's Grace, the Projects were completed in full, and by early May, new shrubs are scheduled to be planted.

Below, our readers are welcome to view Pictures and additional Movies of the work performed. 
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On the evening of March 4, at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Passaic (New Jersey), the Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA Archbishop Justinian of Naro-Fominsk and Bishop Jerome of Manhattan, the Vicar of the Eastern American Diocese of ROCOR, celebrated Great Vespers with the Office of the Triumph of Orthodoxy. The Hierarchs were co-served by more than 50 clerics from various parishes of the Patriarchal Parishes, Russian Orthodox Church Abroad and the Orthodox Church in America. Believers flocked from the neighboring parishes in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. 
Members of the Cossack Congress in America and its head Ataman, Alexey Mikhailovich Kagantsev, joined in worship during the Vespers service.

The preparations for this event required extensive participation by members of the Church Council of SS. Peter and Paul’s church and its Rector Priest Stephen Kaznica; Dean of the Eastern States Deanery Archpriest George Konyev and Secretary of the Eastern American Diocese of ROCOR Archpriest Serge Lukianov.

Archbishop Justinian thanked and congratulated Bishop Jerome and the organizers of the celebration. In turn, His Eminence bestowed Archpastoral Gramotas to clerics and lay people who outstandingly assisted in the organization of this event.

At the conclusion of the event, clergy and worshipers were invited to the Parish Hall of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral to share a Lenten Meal. 


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4 марта вечером в Петропавловском храме г. Пассейк (шт. Нью-Джерси) Управляющий Патриаршими приходами в США Архиепископ Наро-Фоминский Юстиниан и викарий Восточно-Американской епархии РПЦЗ Епископ Манхэттенский Иероним возглавили служение вечерни с Чином Торжества Православия. В богослужении приняли участие более пятидесяти священнослужителей из числа клириков приходов Московского Патриарха в США, Русской Зарубежной Церкви и Православной Церкви в Америке. Праздничное богослужение собрало множество богомольцев из разных приходов штатов Нью-Йорк, Нью-Джерси и Пенсильвании. За вечерней молились члены Атаманского совета Конгресса казаков в Америке во главе с атаманом Каганцевым Алексеем Михайловичем и своим духовником – иереем Алексием Бочарниковым.

В подготовке праздника приняли активное участие приходской комитет Петропавловского храма г. Пассейк во главе с настоятелем иереем Стефаном Казницей, благочинный Восточных штатов протоиерей Георгий Конев и секретарь Восточно-Американской епархии РПЦЗ протоиерей Сергий Лукьянов.

Собравшихся также поздравил Епископ Иероним и поблагодарил организаторов праздника. В свою очередь Архиепископ Юстиниан удостоил Архиерейскими Грамотами особо потрудившихся клириков и мирян в подготовке столь масштабного торжества.

Общение духовенства и верующих продолжилось за братской трапезой в культурном центре при Петропавловском соборе. 
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]]><![CDATA[Begining of the Great Fast - 2012]]>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:16:31 -0500http://3saints.com/3/post/2012/03/begining-of-the-great-fast-2012.htmlPicture
On Sunday, February 28th, 2012 the Triodion marks Cheesfare Sunday, also called Forgiveness Sunday. On this day, after the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, Great Vespers was served to mark the beginning of Great Lent.  Fr. George and Protodeacon Daniel concelebrated together with a multitude of faithful. 

For the First Week of Lent, the Reading of the Great Canon of Repentance, by Saint Andrew, Archbishop of Crete was read every night together with the Grand Compline. 

Presanctified Liturgies were served on Wednesday Morning and Friday Evening. 

To Read More About Great Lent Please Click HERE. 

Below you will find a Video Recording of the Great Canon and Link to the Photo Gallery. 
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