On March 12, 2023, the Chancellor of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA, Archpriest Igor Vyzhanov, took part in the Sunday Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Church in Bayonne, New Jersey. He concelebrated with the rector of the parish, Archpriest Michael Kapcicz. The church’s clergy, Priest Dimitri Sukhorukov and Deacon Nicholas Arabidze, also took part in the service.

After the service, Archpriest I. Vyzhanov, at the rector’s request, addressed those gathered. Fr. Igor conveyed to the parishioners of St. Nicholas Church in Bayonne the blessing and good wishes of Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA.

Fellowship with the clergy and parishioners continued at the parish meal.