Bishop from Brazil blesses Parma church's dome cross (11/12/06)

Bishop from Brazil blesses Parma church's dome cross

PARMA, Ohio - Jeremiah, Bishop of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of South America, on Sunday, September 24, visited St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Parma, Ohio.

On that day, following the divine liturgy, Bishop Jeremiah, together with the cathedral clergy, blessed an eight-foot newly gold-leafed cross that will be placed on the main dome of the cathedral. During the blessing, the children were invited to gather around the cross and touch it as the prayers were read.

The cross was constructed and gold-leafed by Architectural Fiberglass of Cleveland and members of the Parma parish.

Following the blessing, the children presented Bishop Jeremiah with a set of bishop's vestments and a miter as a gift from the parish.

A reception was later held in the parish center. All contributions received at the reception were donated to the needs of the Church in South America.

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