STATEMENT FROM THE METROPOLITAN ON THE WAR IN UKRAINEDearly beloved children in the Lord,
In light of the distressing developments in Ukraine affecting millions of innocent people in the region, I wholeheartedly urge you to pray for peace and the well-being of our brothers and sisters who are enduring this tragic moment.
I ask that the hostilities be ceased immediately and that President Putin put an end to the military operations. As Orthodox Christians, we condemn violence and aggression.
I offer my support and prayers to my brother and concelebrant, His Beatitude Metropolitan Onufriy, who has the most difficult task of leading his beloved flock in this time of pain and anxiety. I also assure my prayers to the other religious leaders serving in Ukraine who have the delicate task of leading their communities in these difficult times.
To our beloved Ukrainian brothers and sisters, as well to all of you who are certainly troubled and concerned about these recent developments, I offer the words that the Lord Himself offers to us through His Psalmist: “The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace (Ps 29:11).”
May we fervently offer our petition to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to have mercy on us “for the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of the holy churches of God, and for the union of all.”
Yours in Christ,
+Tikhon
Archbishop of Washington
Metropolitan of All America and Canada
All Saints Orthodox Church is a welcoming and inviting parish of about 100 families (including many young families with children).
This vibrant and growing community of Orthodox Christians seeks to glorify the Name, share the Love, and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our mission is simple, but not easy... to All be Saints: exercising our individual spiritual gifts within our own unique contexts, uniting together as members of the Body of Christ in order to make Him visible and tangible in the Greater Hartford Region.
We do this by focusing on Worship, Education, Stewardship, Service, and Outreach.
We strive to offer a robust cycle of weekly and festal services, weekly education opportunities for children and adults, as well as tons of fun activities, special events, and opportunities for service inside and outside the parish.
We are committed to serving Christ through serving, loving, and caring for the most vulnerable citizens of our capital city: feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and serving the poor and needy, with a special focus on the homeless, immigrants & refugees, and veterans.
Come join us as we continue to serve Christ in Hartford...and serve Hartford in Christ!
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All Saints Orthodox Church of Hartford is now offering both In-Person and Zoom services with the following health safety protocols:
1. We are no longer requiring the use of face masks. Anyone who feels safer wearing a mask is welcome to do so.
2. We continue to encourage effective social distancing at Church. In Church, stay close to the members of your household and maintain a healthy distance from all others. We do not think it likely that we will have any issues with overcrowding. There should be plenty of space at Church for all of us to spread out safely.
3. At the conclusion of the liturgical services we are asking those present to come forward, in good order and maintaining social distance, in order to greet the presiding priest. There will be no direct, physical interaction, but, rather, an exchange of greetings and an opportunity for the priest to bless you by making the Sign of the Cross over you with the Blessing Cross.
4. Coffee hour is back! We would love to see you over a bit of food and coffee after the service.
For further information or for the Zoom link to our online services, please, send us an email, and we will get back to you with the latest and most accurate information. Thank you and God bless you!
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