Memorial Day marked at UOC-U.S.A. center

Ukrainian Orthodox Memorial Church, this year’s observance of Memorial Day at the spiritual center of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. began on May 28. Several priests from the area, parishioners of various Orthodox and Catholic communities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces gathered around the Ukrainian American Veterans Monument to offer prayers for those who sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation. Metropolitan Antony led the memorial service, while the faithful in attendance chanted prayerful responses. Seen above are some of the participants of the Memorial Day ceremony.