Pastoral Visit to St. Maximos Parish 2019

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On September 23/October 6th, His Eminence visited the parish of St Maximos the Confessor, in Oswego, NY. His Eminence did not serve but did preach the sermon to the faithful.

A photo gallery of the event is available (link will take you off of our site).

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