ANNUAL BLESSING IN CARMICHAEL PARISH
Carmichaels, Pa - The annual blessing of ambulances and firetrucks took place on Sunday, August 12, 2007 with V. Rev. Dr. Rodney Torbic of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Carmichaels, Pa. This event takes place each year when the church is commemorating St. Panteleimon, Sts. Cosmas and Damian and St. Luke. Prayers are offered for the living and departed of all heathcare workers in the parish.
The St. George parish hosted a Healthcare Seminar on the following day with hospital chaplains, nurses and social workers in attendance from nearby West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
His Grace Bishop Mitrophan of Eastern America was in attendance for the seminar.