It all started with a few flurries of snow... As a few inches of snow gently but steadily accumulated outside, faithful quietly and gradually assembled inside St. Michael's Cathedral.
Fr. Marek Visnovsky commenced the afternoon with a talk on hope, reflecting on why this day was different and concluding that the Cross is our Hope. Next, Bishop Kurt Burnette opened the Holy Doors and went on celebrating with Bishop Teodor Matsapula, IVE, Fr. Marek and many clergy from the Eparchy a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, marking the opening of the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025. A reception followed and fellowship was had by all.
Thank you to all who braved the weather coming to Passaic, NJ to celebrate with us from around the Eparchy, and to all the volunteeres who infatigably worked for weeks on end to make this celebration possible.
This is just the beginning of a whole year promising blessings for all those ready to receive them. Make ready!
Glory to Jesus Christ!