![]() ![]() To the ancient blessedness he raised us up, whom the enemy had before despoiled through pleasure, making us exiles far from God. Along with Bishop Mark, our communities gathered around the Cross of our Lord, as the "Standard of Victory" and enjoyed that Unity which is the fruit of the Cross - the very Body and Blood of Christ!Ĭome, ye faithful, let us adore the life-giving wood, on which Christ the King of glory, stretched out his hands of his own will. Timothy Hojnicki and the faithful of Holy Apostles Mission. At the Divine Liturgy we were joined by Fr. He led the gathered clergy and faithful in the Vespers and Litya service, and we were blessed to have been able to participate in the special Elevation Rite, reserved for an occasion when a hierarch is celebrating the Feast. On Friday, Sept 13th and Saturday, Sept 14th His Grace, Bishop Mark visited the community of Christ the Saviour (Harrisburg). Daniel Kovalak of Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Williamsport for arranging the visit. Moses for his willingness to come and be with us, as well as to Fr. Moses in his important missionary efforts, and that our parish will share his message with our greater community. Most importantly he presented how he came to realize that his Christian roots went deeper than he originally thought, back to the book of Acts (see Acts 8:27) and the Orthodox Christian faith that has flourished throughout the African continent since the first centuries after the Death, Resurrection and Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ! We pray that God will continue to bless Fr. ![]() Moses gave a public lecture where he shared his African American heritage through family heirlooms and a vibrant presentation. On Wednesday afternoon he was guest at our weekly downtown Bible Study. And when the fullness of time had come, Thou didst speak to us through Thy Son Himself, by whom Thou didst also make the ages.On Wednesday, October 23rd, the community of Christ the Saviour and the greater Harrisburg Pan-Orthodox community had a wonderful visit with Fr. "Thou didst speak to us by the mouth of the prophets, foretelling to us the salvation which was to come Thou didst give us the law as a help Thou didst appoint angels as guardians. We are mindful that icons are an important teaching tool of our Holy Orthodox Church - vividly showing us the promises God made to our fathers, which are fulfilled in our Lord, Jesus Christ. Theodore for sharing the talent that God has entrusted to him, in such vibrant and beautiful icons. We are thankful to the many donors who have provided the funding for this latest beautification project, and our iconography committee who helped coordinate the effort. Six Angels (small triangles below the prophets).The Four Evangelists (large triangles above the windows in the four corners).Icons in-between the prophecies on the South, North, and West Wall.West Wall: Jacobs Ladder and Moses at the Burning Bush (both currently sketched) - types of the Virgin.Upon his return in March 2014 he will work towards completing: North Wall: Ezekiel's Vision of the Dry Bones and Jonah in the Whale - types of the Resurrection.South Wall: Abraham and Isaac and Isaiah Vision of the Suffering Servant - types of the Passion and Crucifixion.East Wall: The Annunciation, and the Icon Made without Hands. ![]() Theodore Jurewicz returned to begin the prophetic rank in the upper/"dome" portion of the church. Just recently, in November 2013, iconographer Fr. In August 2013 our altar was adorned with liturgical "toweling" written by iconographer Cheryl Ann Pituch. The project began in August 2012 with the painting of our ceilings in a celestial blue. Over the past two years, the community at Christ the Saviour has been preparing for our latest phase of Iconography. Latest Phase of Icon Project at Christ the Saviour.
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