Recognizing Albanian Flag Day /On Sunday, Nov 24th, a Doxology service (a prayer of praise to God) was held after Divine Liturgy recognizing Albanian Flag Day (Dita e Flamurit). The official observation date for Flag Day (or Albanian Independence Day) is November 28th. Click onto the following link to view a text of the Doxology service that was used. Our thanks go to Nardi Tollkuci who read the prayer in Albanian. Below are a few photos from the service.
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With Church School members Nicholas Nani and Madeline Leighton holding Albanian flags, Fr. Sergei reads the prayers during the Doxology service |
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The Doxology service |
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The Doxology service |
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The Doxology service. Nardi Tollkuci reading a hymn in Albanian |
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Blessing the parishioners with the Cross while the Choir sings "Save Thy people, ... through the might of Thy Cross" |
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Choir singing the hymn "Save Thy people .... " three times. |
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The final prayer |
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Earlier during Divine Liturgy, Nardi Tollkuci assists by reading the Gospel lesson in Albanian |
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