New York, United States. 27th Aug, 2015. Bishop Gabriel of Montreal (left) and Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan (right) sand holding candles in anticipation of the Gospel reading portion of the service. On the eve of the Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin; the twelfth and final "Great Feast" in the ecclesiastical calendar; a vigil service was held at the Synodal Cathedral for the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, officiated by Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan and visiting Bishop Gabriel of Montreal. © Albin Lohr-Jones/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News
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