CANADIAN DIOCESE: October 25, 2024
Metropolitan Nicholas will preside over the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of Holy Trinity Cathedral and the 50th anniversary of the pastoral service of Archpriest Vladimir Malchenko

On October 26-27, 2024, the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, will preside over the festal divine services and related events on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Toronto, Canada, and the golden jubilee of the pastoral service of its rector, Archpriest Vladimir Malchenko, who was ordained to the priesthood by then-Archbishop Vitaly (Ustinov) 50 years ago.

Prior to all-night vigil on Saturday, October 26, the clergy, parishioners, and worshipers will greet the Kursk-Root Icon of the Mother of God "of the Sign" and the Myrrh-streaming Iveron-Hawaiian Icon. Both icons will be displayed for veneration by the faithful at vigil and Divine Liturgy, which will be celebrated on Sunday, October 27. Metropolitan Nicholas will be joined by His Eminence Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal and Canada, Fr Vladimir and the cathedral clergy, as well as guests in the priestly rank.

At the end of the Divine Liturgy, a festive reception will be held dedicated to the anniversaries.