Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery to celebrate 29th annual pilgrimage

OTEGO, NY [OCA Communications] — Mother Raphaela and the sisterhood of Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery here recently announced plans for their 29th annual patronal feast pilgrimage on Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7, 2006.

His Eminence, Archbishop Antony of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA will preside at the Divine Liturgy on Saturday, May 6, at 10:00 a.m. The singing of the Akathistos Hymn will begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by a Service of Healing at 3:30 p.m. and Vigil at 6:00 p.m.

On Sunday, May 7, the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Service of Healing at 2:00 p.m. and Vespers at 4:00 p.m. Area clergy will concelebrate at the services.

Potluck refreshments will be served between services.

For information on the pilgrimage or local accommodations call the monastery at 607-432-3179.