The Archpastoral Visit of His Grace Bishop Matthew to the United States of America Began On October 31, 2024, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Acting Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the United States, arrived in the United States. At the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, the Bishop was met by the Acting Secretary of the Diocese, Hegumen Nikodim (Balyasnikov), and the Head of the Chancellery, Priest Mark Rashkov. The Bishop is accompanied on his trip by his Personal Secretary Nikolai Trubnikov. After venerating the holy relics of St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral in New York, Bishop Matthew held a working meeting with the administration staff, discussing plans for upcoming services and meetings.
