On August 6, 2023, with the blessing of Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA, the rector of St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral in New York, Archpriest Igor Vyzhanov, celebrated the Divine Liturgy for members of the emerging Russian Orthodox Church parish of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in the Mexican resort city of Cancún
The service was held in premises specially rented for the occasion. Addressing the parishioners with a sermon, Fr. Igor conveyed to them the blessing of Bishop Matthew of Sourozh and greetings from the acting rector of the parish, Priest Kirill Chacón, who serves in the Mexican capital, Mexico City.
After the Divine Liturgy, Archpriest I. Vyzhanov baptized two children and blessed the homes of some parishioners.
