Blessing of Vehicles in Honor of the Prophet Elijah at St. Mary's Church - 05/05/24
On Sunday, July 28, In Honor of the Feast of St. Elijah, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Saint Clair, PA, blessed the vehicles of the parish.
Following the Divine Liturgy, a new icon of the Prophet Elijah was blessed as the choir sang the Troparion to the Prophet Elijah. After the service, the parishioners' vehicles were blessed, with prayers asking the Lord to grant safety at all times.
"An angel in the flesh and the cornerstone of the prophets, the second forerunner of the coming of Christ, glorious Elijah sent grace from on high to Elisha, to dispel diseases and to cleanse lepers. Therefore, he pours forth healings on those who honor him!"
Glory to God for all things!