Patron feast on the day of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos in Singapore
On August 28, on the feast of the Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, Bishop Pitirim of Jakarta, Vicar of the Diocese of Singapore, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Dormition Parish in Singapore. On the eve of the feast, Bishop Pitirim performed the All-Night Vigil and the rite of the burial of the shroud of the Mother of God.
His Eminence was co-served by the clergy of the church.
The Shroud, decorated with flowers before the rite of Burial, was in the center of the church for prayerful worship of believers. During the reading of the canon, an anointing with oil was performed.
Having congratulated the parishioners on the patronal feast, Vladyka Pitirim addressed the faithful with an archpastoral word. After the Liturgy, the parishioners and guests shared a festive meal, having broken their fast dedicated Dormition.
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