Shrine 5th Anniversary Photos

Dr. James Lane leads the procession with cross while flanked by acolytes
Anna Kalusa
and Jorge Jarzon

Members of the Sanctum
of the Blessed Archangels carrying flower branches and dressed in ceremonial
garb
accompany the venerated icon of the Mother of the Sign

Reverence and joy
were the hallmarks of the celebration. Maida Caballero throwing flower petals
in the path of
the holy icon and Margaret McGill (staff bearer) exemplify the spiritual beauty
that pervaded our celebration

During the procession,
the assembly take up the chant " Qadosh, Qadosh, Qadosh, Adonai Sabaoth.
- Holy, Holy,
Holy, Lord God of Hosts

Over 45 persons attended
the Shrine's 5th anniversary. Patriarch Richard Gundrey carried the sacred icon
and
gave a blessing with it to each of the four directions. Arizona Bishop Mark
Newman facing the camera.
Deacon Romulo Bernal of Las vegas, Nevada carries one of the seraphic staffs

A beautiful moment of veneration as Patriarch Richard Gundrey blesses the
assembled with the holy icon

A group photo after the
Divine Liturgy showing all in attendance including visiting clergy from different
jurisdictions

Clergy including franciscan
friars from Reconciliation Catholic Church and members of the Sanctum of the
Blessed Archangels (in blue scapulars) pose for a photo after the celebration
on Sunday, November 5th

Church of Antioch clergy
assisting at the fifth anniversary celebration of the Shrine
Bishop Mark Newman distributing
Holy Communion

Our Patriarch and clergy
celebrating the Holy Eucharist

The Patriarch giving a
very moving and personal blessing to Fr. Jorge

Our Patriarch Richard Gundrey overcome by emotions as he addresses the congregation
at the Shrine