Great Blessing of the Susquehanna

Great Blessing of the Susquehanna - 01/21/24

On Sunday, January 21st the Orthodox parishes of Greater Harrisburg gathered at City Island Park for the 15th Annual Pan-Orthodox Great Blessing of the Susquehanna, in which we ask the Lord to bless the waters, and to heal us and our community!

Participating were clergy and faithful from the following parishes:

Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church (OCA) in Harrisburg
Holy Apostles Orthodox Church (OCA) in Mechanicsburg
Holy Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Church (SER) in Lebanon
Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral (GOA) in Camp Hill
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (SER) in Oberlin
Gettysburg Orthodox Mission (OCA) in Gettysburg

Following the River Blessing, the clergy and faithful gathered at Holy Trinity Cathedral for a delicious luncheon and wonderful fellowship. Glory to God for all things!