Ordination of Father Mark Woloszyn and Bishop George's visit

Clergy and acolytes with Father Mark at the centre in white. Middle centre - Bishop George.

Congratulations to our longtime parishioner and former deacon, Father Mark Woloszyn, on his ordination to the priesthood on Sunday 14th April, 2019.

Father Mark was ordained to the diaconate 29th March, 2015 after completing degrees in both theology and archaeology. 

Bishop George Schaefer attended Pokrov parish for the All-night vigil on Saturday 13th April and for the liturgy on Sunday 14th April (Saint Mary of Egypt Sunday).

The beautiful cathedral on the 5th Sunday of Great Lent. Photography by Tamara Lefleur Smith.

Congratulations Father Mark.

Find out more about the special and solemn weeks leading up to Pascha, the latest Pokrov newsletter is available in English and Russian.