Blessing of Vehicles in Honor of the Prophet Elijah at Christ the Saviour Church - 07/28/24

On Sunday, July 28, In Honor of the Feast of St. Elijah, Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Harrisburg, PA, blessed the vehicles of the parish.

Serving the Divine Liturgy was Archpriest Stephen Vernak, Rector of Christ the Saviour Church, the Mitered Archpriest Daniel Kovalak, and Deacon John Shingara.

Following the Divine Liturgy, a procession was made, and the vehicles of the parish were blessed.

"O Lord our God, Who dost ride upon the Cherubim; Who walks on the wings of the wind; Who didst send Thy servant the Prophet Elijah a chariot of fire, and Who with Thine All-Holy Spirit has inspired and guided the human mind to invent various and expedient means of transportation and travel: We give Thee thanks, O Master, for Thou has provided us, Thy servants, with these vehicles to serve our different needs." (Excerpt from the Prayer of Blessing of Vehicles)

Glory to God for all things!