CLEVELAND, OH [DOM] – On the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, which also commemorates Greatmartyr Artemius at Antioch, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest visited St. Theodosius Cathedral, Cleveland, OH. On behalf of the Holy Synod, Archbishop Daniel awarded the former Diocesan Chancellor, Archpriest John Zdinak the Miter. “It is a crown of glory for all of your efforts for the parish and diocese,” said Archbishop Daniel. Priest Ján Cizmar, Dean of St. Theodosius Cathedral, was elevated to the rank of Archpriest, and His Eminence Daniel encouraged him to lead parishioners during these trying times. His Eminence recognized Archpriest John Adamcio for his 50 years of priestly service. Two parishioners and altar servers, Simon and Nickolas were tonsured readers. In the homily, His Eminence emphasized the importance of keeping the community of parishioners together, as the restoration of the fire damaged Cathedral continues.
At the end of the liturgy, Archbishop Daniel blessed Mitred Archpriest John Zdinak and Matushka Cinthia on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. “Whenever we honor priests, we have to acknowledge the fact that their wives have served and sacrificed as much as they had” noted Archbishop Daniel, honoring their marriage anniversary.
