On December 19, 2024, on the day of remembrance of St. Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, the Wonderworker, the patronal feast was celebrated at St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral in New York.
On the eve, December 19, the All-Night Vigil was served.
Concelebrating at the Divine Liturgy, led by the rector of the cathedral, Archpriest Igor Vyzhanov, were the head of the chancery of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Church Outside of Russia, Archpriest Serafim Gan, and Priest Anthony Kurakevich.
The Sacrament of Confession was administered by Hieromonk John (Shefler)
The deacons at the Liturgy were Protodeacon Igor Panachev and Deacon John Peters.
In his sermon to the parishioners, Archpriest I. Vyzhanov congratulated them on the patronal feast and emphasized the special role of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker as a consoler in all manner of everyday sorrows.
After the service the congregation was invited to the festive meal.
