« On Monday of the Passion Week, the Right Reverend Bishop Matthew of Sourozh served the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts at the Bishop's metochion in Rocksfarm, Bodiam »

On April 22, 2019, on Monday of the Passion Week, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy of the Presanctifued Gifts at St. Elizabeth Bishop's metochion in Rocksfarm, Bodiam.

His Grace was assisted by Priest Dimitry Nedostupenko, Secretary of the Diocese of Sourozh, and Protodeacon Vadim Santsevitch.

The service was attended by pilgrims from London and various cities in the south of England.

At the end of the Liturgy, the Archpastor addressed those present with words of preaching and spiritual edification, thanking the elder sister of the metochion nun Marfa (Persianinova) and her helpers for their efforts to maintain the spiritual life in this holy place.

Vladyka Matthew warmly congratulated Protodeacon Vadim Santsevitch, cleric of the Dormition Cathedral, and Diocesan photographer Vadim Nesterenko, who combines professional activities with  sub-deacon's ministry, with their namesday and wished them many years.

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