Metropolitan Demetrius to Celebrate Nameday at His Monastery

His Eminence Metropolitan Demetrius of America will celebrate the services of his patron saint at the Monastery of Saint John of San Francisco in Cobleskill, New York this year.
 
Vigil: Sunday, October 25/November 7 at 6:15 PM
Liturgy: Monday, October 26/November 8 at 8:30 AM
 
All are encouraged to attend!
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