On Wednesday, January 18, on the eve of the feast of the Theophany of the Lord, the rector of St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral in New York, Archpriest Igor Vyzhanov, with the cathedral clergy, led the Royal Hours, Vespers and the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great.
After the Prayer behind the Ambo, during the singing of the troparia “The voice of the Lord upon the waters,” the clergy went in procession to the parish hall, where they performed the Great Blessing of Water. That evening, Great Compline and festal Matins were celebrated in the cathedral.
On Thursday, January 19, the feast of the Theophany of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ, Fr. Igor led the Divine Liturgy with the cathedral clergy.
After the Prayer behind the Ambo, the clergy performed the Great Blessing of Water in the center of the church.
At the end of the service, Fr. Igor congratulated those gathered on the feast and addressed the parishioners with a sermon on the feast of Theophany.
Fellowship of the clergy and parishioners continued at a fraternal meal prepared by Matushka Alla Vyzhanova and the cathedral sisterhood.