COLUMBUS PARISH CELEBRATES CHURCH SLAVA
Columbus, OH - The celebration of the feast of the Church dedicated to St.Stevan of Dechani in Columbus OH, began on Saturday, November 18th with the Vespers Service, which was attended by His Grace Bishop Dr. Mitrofan and Rev.Deacon Dragoslav Kosic.On the following day, November 19th, the day of the feast, the The Holy Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was served. The holy Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was officiated by diocesan hierarch Bishop Dr. +Mitrofan. The parish priest, Fr. Isak Kisin, assisted His Grace as well as diocesan deacon, Fr. Deacon Dragoslav Kosic. The church was filled with the honorable faithful who attended the morning's Liturgy, the Ritual of the Slava Kolac was performed in the church following the service.
Gathered in the church hall, the faithful were moved by the inspirational words of Bishop Mitrophan.Rev.Isak Kisin, the executive board president, Mr. David Kos and «Kuma» Kathy Maragos also addressed the faithful. The formal luncheon was prepared by the hard working Kolo Sestara, while the roasted meats were prepared by the "St. George Fellowship".
The honored kumovi were Paul and Kathy Maragos with their children Sophia and Sonja.
Rev. Isak Kisin