Delegation of the Slavic Vicariate Visiting Cleveland
March 30, 2021On March 23-24, a delegation from the Slavic Orthodox Vicariate of America consisting of Vicar Archimandrite Alexander, Archpriest Alexander Belya, Archpriest John Spasiuk and Protodeacon Rostislav Zadorozhny, visited the city of Cleveland, Ohio.
The Sacrament of Holy Unction during Great Lent in the Slavic Vicariate
March 23, 2021The sacrament of Holy Unction is the complete healing of the individual both physically and spiritually through anointing with blessed oil. In the prayers read during the service, the clergy ask God for the forgiveness of the sins of those present and for their recovery. For spiritual healing repentance, combined with a firm commitment to living life according to the Commandments of God, is necessary. The Sacrament is known as Unction, because it is performed by a unit of several priests (a congregation or a council of clergy).
One Year Anniversary of The Slavic Orthodox Vicariate: Archbishop Elpidophoros and Archimandrite Alexander Meet to Review the First Year
March 11, 2021On March 9, the Vicar of the Slavic Orthodox Vicariate of America, Archimandrite Alexander Belya, visited the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in Manhattan where he met with Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.
Pilgrimage to Greek Orthodox Monasteries in Florida
February 23, 2021Monasteries have long been spiritual havens, places of special continuous prayer and monastic development. Believers often go to the holy monasteries in order to spiritually experience and feel the special grace of their prayerful atmospheres.
The Miami Cathedral Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Ordination of the Vicar of the Slavic Orthodox Vicariate, Archimandrite Alexander Belya
February 12, 2021On February 12/ January 30 Old Style, the Orthodox Church celebrates the memory of the Three Holy Hierarchs.
