Schedule of Memorial Day pilgrimage services and events at St. Tikhon’s Monastery, South Canaan, PA
FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2005
4:00 PM - Election of Archimandrite Alejo Antonio [Pacheco Vera] as Bishop of Mexico City; Vespers and Matins (Monastery Church); Formal opening of the 101st Pilgrimage
SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2005
9:00 AM - Hierarchical Divine Liturgy and consecration of Bishop-elect Alejo followed by the blessing of the Centennial Jubilee Bells
2:00 PM - 63rd Annual Commencement of St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (Auditorium)
4:00 PM - All-Night Vigil (Monastery Church)
SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2005
9:30 AM - Hierarchical Divine Liturgy followed by the blessing of the Metropolitan Theodosius Museum
4:00 PM - Vespers and Matins (Monastery Church)
5:00 PM - Cocktail Hour
6:00 PM - Grand Banquet (Gus Genetti’s Convention Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA)
MONDAY, MAY 30, 2005
7:30 AM - Divine Liturgy (Monastery Church)
9:15 AM - Pilgrim’s procession to the Monastery, greeting of the Primate and Bishops, and vesting of the Main Celebrant
10:00 AM - Hierarchical Divine Liturgy (Pavilion Chapel), followed by Memorial Service for all deceased (gravesite of Metropolitan Leonty)
2:00 PM - Molieben to the Most-Holy Theotokos and anointing of the sick, infirm and all pilgrims (Monastery Bell Tower)
4:00 PM - Vespers and Matins (Monastery Church)
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