Bishop Stephan Visits Our Parish
The Most Rev. Bishop Stephan paid his first pastoral visit to the Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church on Friday, January 3, 2002.
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Bishop Stephan pictured here with our pastor Archimandrite Theodosius |
Bishop Stephan is visiting his parishes. He was consecrated bishop by Patriarch Filaret and appointed Vicariate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA and Canada.
| The bishop travel to Plymouth with his Dean, Father Boris who is also pastor of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Homewood, Illinois. |  |
Bishop Stephan also visited Icons Antiques, The Church Bazaar operated by the parish.
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| With Bishop Stephan and Father Theodosius are Jeanne Moreland, manager of Icons, on the right, and the bishop's daughter Irene, on the left. | |
While at the parish, Bishop Stephan conducted a prayer service. He also said that all the parish family are in his prayers.
Father Theodosius and all the parish family are grateful to have the spiritual leadership of Bishop Stephan.
Bishop Stephan, we wish you Many Years!
