Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Ordination of Fr. John Dresko
- 06/06/04
Fr. John and Protodeacon Paul Nimchek celebrate Vespers
Fr. John welcomes His Beatitude, Metropolitan Theodosius
His Beatitude speaks about the Tikhvin Icon
Following Vespers, a reception was held at the Salina house
Council officers and invited guests relaxed
A buffet dinner was served
Matushka Elizabeth, Bishop Benjamin and Fr. John
Council President George Ludko welcomes His Beatitude
Entrance Prayers
His Grace, Bishop Nikon
"Your episcopacy, may the Lord God remember.... "
The Kiss of Peace
"Thine own of Thine own, we offer unto Thee.... "
"In the fear of God, and with faith and love, draw near! "
Bishop Nikon presents a Gramota from the Holy Synod
Order of St. Innocent (Silver) is presented to the Dreskos
Clergy and servers with the Dreskos
"Before and after" cake at the banquet
Fr. John and Liz admire the cake and various pictures
Master of Ceremonies, Christopher Dresko
Council President George Ludko
Diocesan Chancellor, Fr. Michael Westerberg
His Grace, Bishop Nikon, Bishop of Boston
His Beatitude, Metropolitan Theodosius
Fr. David Brum, Secretary to Metropolitan Herman
His Grace, Bishop Benjamin, former roommate of Fr. John
Fr. John reflects on his 15 years as a priest in New Britain
The Dresko Family