On Sunday September 13, while the rest of the diocese is celebrating Forefeast of the Exaltation of the Cross & the Founding of the Church of the Resurrection (Holy Sepulcher) at Jerusalem. His Eminence joined the faithful of Holy Assumption Church in Central City for the Divine Liturgy commemorating the Old Style The Placing of the Cincture (Sash) of the Mother of God. Between the reading of the Hours and the start of the Divine Liturgy, His Eminence presented Father Elijah with the Synodal Award of the Palitza, honoring his many years of ordained service.

For more information regarding His Eminence's upcoming parish visits, please check the Calendar on this website.