Pan-Orthodox River Blessing

Pan-Orthodox River Blessing - 01/22/17

On Sunday, January 22nd the Orthodox parishes of Greater Harrisburg gathered at City Island Park for the 9th Annual Pan-Orthodox Great Blessing of the Susquehanna. Amongst those present were clergy and faithful from the following communities:
   •   Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church (OCA) in Harrisburg
   •   Holy Apostles Orthodox Mission (OCA) in Mechanicsburg
   •   Holy Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Church (SER) in Lebanon
   •   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 for fellowship and a soup/chili cook-off.

   •   Agia Sophia has donated over $26,000 to local charities in its 6 years of ministry/business!