New Skete Pilgrimage 2015
By Brother Stavros This year’s Pilgrimage, on the Saturday after the Feast of Transfiguration, was blessed by beautiful summer weather. The day began with Matins, then all the faithful gathered outside on the terrace next to the frog pond and waterfall. After the bell peal, the clergy assembled to begin Divine Liturgy. Priest-monk Marc and archdeacon Peter of New Skete were joined by Capitol District pastors Father Peter from St. Basil’s in Watervliet and Father Terrance from St. Nicholas in Cohoes, and Father Don and Presbytera Jan Augusta from St. Basil’s Greek Orthodox Church in New Haven, Connecticut. The festal antiphons were sung in stages as the procession moved up and then into Holy Wisdom. A church tour followed the Liturgy, and the food truck began offering great Lebanese and Greek lunches. The principal talk was given by Dr. Anton Vrame, Director of the Department of Religious Education for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. He is Adjunct Associate Professor...