CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest welcomed His Grace Bishop Vasily of San Francisco and the West to the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. As previously reported, His Grace was the main speaker for the annual Clergy Convocation that was held last week.
On Saturday evening, the bishops attended the All Night Vigil served by the Cathedral Clergy.
Sunday morning, the commemoration of the Myrrhbearing Women, Archbishop Daniel and Bishop Vasily concelebrated the Divine Liturgy and serving with the bishops were Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Archpriest Tasrasiy Maxim, Deacon Paul Garklavs and Deacon Timothy Heinbokel. The Cathedral Choir was directed by Reader Vladimir Lymar.
Following the liturgy, His Eminence welcomed Bishop Vasily, noting the historical ties between the two diocese in his address to the bishop. In return, Bishop Vasily expressed his gratitude for the invitation to visit the Diocese of the Midwest and for the opportunity to serve at the Cathedral. Fr. Alexander presented His Grace with a hand-painted portrait of the historic Cathedral the was done by the hand of one of the Cathedral parishioners.
A festive meal was held following the Prayers of Thanksgiving.
