Pan-Orthodox Blessing of the Waters • Harrisburg
7th Annual Great Blessing of the Waters

On Sunday, January 18th the Orthodox parishes of Greater Harrisburg gathered at City Island Park for the 7th Annual Pan-Orthodox Great Blessing of the Susquehanna. His Grace, Bishop Mitrophan of Eastern America (Serbian Orthodox Church) was our celebrant, along with the clergy and faithful from the following communities:

    •    Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church (OCA) in Harrisburg
    •    Holy Apostles Orthodox Mission (OCA) in Mechanicsburg
    •    Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral (GOA) in Camp Hill
    •    St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (SER) in Oberlin

Following the River Blessing, the clergy and faithful gathered at Agia Sophia Coffeehouse and Bookstore (www.agiasophiaharrisburg.com) for fellowship and a soup/chili cook-off. His Grace, Bishop Mitrophan blessed the shop, asking that God would continue to allow it to be a place of peace, and an encouragement to our Orthodox faithful and our patrons. Agia Sophia has donated over $10,000 to local charities in its 3 years ministry/business!


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