Once again we will engage in the annual secular ritual of the Konizmat Icon Auction. His Grace, Bishop Nikodhim, is encouraging all of his Archdiocesan parishes to have "Icon Sunday."
From the time of Turkish occupation, through the years, even in America, this was a traditional and important fundraising method for those whose Church heritage is from the central Balkans.
"Bids" are to be submitted and will be collected beginning the weekend of Jan 5th, and continue through Sunday, Jan 26th. The icons will be assigned - based on the highest and/or earliest received bid. Icons will be available to take home the following weekend, Sunday Feb 2nd.
Icons are to be returned back to church on Sunday, March 24th (Sunday of the Triumph of Orthodoxy).
The Icon and Bid form can be downloaded here: 2025 Konizmat Icons. Forms will also be available at the Church Desk.
Click onto the following link to read more on the Konizmat Icon Auction
Photo Note: Sketch of the procession for the "Restoration of the Icons" (Sunday of the Triumph of Orthodoxy).