On April 25, 2025, on Friday of Bright Week, when the icon of the Mother of God "Life-Giving Spring" is traditionally celebrated, Archpriest Igor Vyzhanov, rector of St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral in New York, took part in the patronal feast of the church of the Orthodox Church in America dedicated to this image of the Holy Mother of God. On this day, the parish also celebrated its 5th anniversary. The church is located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania of the Orthodox Church in America. He was assisted by the rector of the parish, Archpriest Nikolai Gulin, and invited clergy of the Orthodox Church in America, the Russian Church Abroad, and St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral in New York, represented by the rector and Protodeacon Igor Panachev.
After the liturgy and the Easter procession, all those gathered were offered a festive meal.
