EASTERN AMERICAN DIOCESE: September 5, 2018
The historic Parish of Archangel Michael will consecrate the cornerstone of a new church

The Rector, parish council and sisterhood of Archangel Michael Church in Paterson/Wayne, NJ, are extending an open invitation to the consecration of the cornerstone of a new church in Wayne, NJ, on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at 11 am. His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, and His Grace Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan, and a host of clergymen of the Eastern American Diocese will participate.

The consecration of the cornerstone is a rare, important and memorable event in the life of the diocese and for the Russian diaspora in general.

The address is 171 Colfax Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470.

After the consecration rite, the sisterhood will offer a luncheon at the neighboring Catholic church hall, and will be accompanied by musical performances, a benefit auction and lottery to support the new church construction.

With love in the Lord,
Protopriest George Zelenin.

For those who cannot attend, donations can be made to: V. Rev. George Zelenin, 1458 Alps Rd., Wayne, NJ. Check should be made out to St. Michael’s Orthodox Church with “for the new church” on the memo line.