Bishop THOMAS blessed the Church of St. Athanasius, in Claymont, DE December 8, 2005

On Thursday, Dec.8th, his grace Bishop THOMAS blessed the Church of St. Athanasius, in Claymont, DE. with a visit. On the same evening, our parish was graced by the presence of the miraculous myrrh weeping icon of St. Anna, mother of the Theotokos. The icon was brought to us by Father Igumen Athanasy Mastalski of Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Those in attendance were anointed with the holy myrrh from the Icon.

The evening began with a service, celebrated by our pastor Fr. James Dougherty, in honor of the feast of St. Anna's conception of the Holy Theotokos. Afterwards, Rev. Athanasy spoke on the significance of the weeping icon and his devotion to St. Anna. Bishop THOMAS spoke on the topic of what is normal in Orthodox life.

 

Later, lenten refreshments were served in our hall. Fr. Michael Nasser, director of Antiochian Village, gave a presentation on upcoming events and activities in the Village Camping Program. The evening ended with the Sunday school children presenting a Nativity play.

 

Photos from the event...