On Sunday, August 11, the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, His Eminence, Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, presided over the services at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA.

During the Little Entrance, His Eminence elevated Priest Nikolai Breckenridge, Rector of St. Nicholas Church, to the rank of Archpriest. Axios!

Serving the Divine Liturgy with His Eminence were the newly-elevated Archpriest Nikolai and the Mitered Archpriest James Mason, attached to St. Nicholas Church. Also serving was Deacon Geoffrey LoBalbo and the servers of the parish.

Following the announcements, His Eminence offered words of encouragement to the newly-elevated Archpriest Nikolai. A meal was held in the church hall following the service.

May God grant His Eminence, Archbishop Mark, the newly-elevated Archpriest Nikolai, Matushka Mila and their family, and the faithful of St. Nicholas Church many years!

Glory to God for all things!