MANY YEARS & CONGRATULATIONS to Father Roman, the Spiritual Advisor of the COCC, for being raised to the dignity of wearing a miter. On May 11th, at the Bright Saturday Hierarchal celebration at Three Saints (Three Hierarchs) Church in Garfield, New Jersey, Fr. Roman received this prestigious award. This is the highest rank that a married Orthodox priest can attain. Normally, only Bishops and Archimandrites can wear a miter, except for the very few priests who receive this award. We are very proud of our Pastor at St. Innocent that he has been honored in this way by the Russian Orthodox Church. Patriarch Kirill granted the award on the recommendation of Archbishop Justinian. Fr. Roman works so hard to serve Christ and His Holy Orthodox Church, it is nice that he is being recognized in this way for all his constant self-sacrificing and exceptionally dedicated work. No matter how much one strives for humility and seeks to avoid praise, every person appreciates being appreciated for their hard work. Fr. Roman has totally given himself and his life to serving God and His Holy Church, and has made such a difference in the lives of so many people, locally and nationally: as Pastor at St. Innocent for al most 30 years; throughout the Metro-Detroit Orthodox community; as Dean of the Central States Deanery; and member of the Bishop’s Council. Because he avoids ‘blowing his own horn,’ few people know even a fraction of what he does and the good he has accomplished. May the Lord continue to preserve and protect Father Roman and grant to him the good health, strength, vitality, perseverance, plus dedication to serving God above all else with wisdom, love and faith, so that he may continue serving Him in His vineyard for MANY, MANY YEARS!"

Glory to Jesus Christ. Glory forever.

With the continued blessing of His Eminence, Archbishop Nathaniel of Detroit, we again host our annual Urban Mission, a working retreat for adults and young adults. This will be held at St. Raphael of Brooklyn Orthodox Church in Detroit, MI. We include this year a special focus on our local ministries through Orthodox Detroit Outreach. WE WELCOME YOUR PARTICIPATION!

I would be most thankful if you would review the attached materials and promote this in you parish as soon as possible. We will again provide accommodations for

those who need them, and also have a “commuter track” for our local participants. 

Our registration deadline is May 30, 2013. Detailed materials and registration forms may be easily accessed on our parish website:

http://straphaeldetroit.org/urbanmission.html

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need more information or wish to participate.

Praying that you and your faithful have a most blessed Pascha, I remain

Sincerely yours in Christ,

V. Rev. Fr. Paul Albert

St. Raphael of Brooklyn Orthodox Church

Detroit, MI

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