The 72nd Congress of
The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America
Grass Lake, Michigan
Sunday, July 4, 2004

The Hierarchal Divine Liturgy was celebrated Sunday morning in The Nativity of the Ever Virgin Mary Chapel.

Matins was celebrated earlier in the morning with the responses led by the nuns of The Dormition of the Mother of God Monastery in Rives Junction, Michigan.

Dozens of clergy served with the hierarchs of the Episcopate, and the responses were led by the Synaxis Men's Choir.
The Great Entrance.
The Communion of the faithful.
Near the end of the Liturgy, Rev Fr John Schmidt was brought forward to receive the blessing to be a Confessor.
His Eminence, Archbishop NATHANIEL preaching at the end of the Liturgy.
After the Liturgy, everyone was invited to the pavilion hall for the closing banquet.
The hosts served another delicious meal with excellent efficiency.
In addition to Master of Ceremonies V Rev Fr Laurence Lazar and His Eminence, Archbishop NATHANIEL, His Grace, Bishop IRINEU said a few words to the hundreds of clergy and faithful present.
Friends from Cleveland say goodbye to their friends as they leave to return again next year.
         

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