The festal service was led by the rector of the cathedral, Archpriest Igor Vyzhanov.
Concelebrating with Fr. Igor were the Chancellor of the Orthodox Church in America, Archpriest Alexander Rentel; the abbot of St. Nicholas Skete (Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia) in Freehold, New Jersey, Hegumen Evtikhy (Dovgan); and the cathedral clergy.
During the communion verse, Fr. Igor read the congratulatory address of Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA.
At the end of the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Igor addressed those gathered with a sermon and once again congratulated the cathedral clergy, guests and all parishioners on the patronal feast.
Fellowship of the clergy and parishioners continued at a fraternal meal prepared by Matushka Alla Vyzhanova and the cathedral sisterhood.
