His Grace Bishop Andrei of Cleveland Among the Faithful in Middle Village, New York, for the Parish’s 30th Anniversary

MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY — With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel of Detroit and the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, the Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, His Grace Bishop Andrei of Cleveland, Auxiliary Bishop of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, traveled to Middle Village, New York, where he officiated the Holy and Divine Liturgy at Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel Romanian Orthodox Church.

Assisting His Grace at the Divine Liturgy was the Very Rev. Fr. Dimitrie Musta, the parish priest.

The hierarchical visit marked the parish’s 30th anniversary. Founded in 1996, the community has served the Romanian Orthodox faithful in New York for three decades, preserving the Orthodox faith and bringing together generations of parishioners in prayer and fellowship.

During the Divine Liturgy, His Grace offered prayers of thanksgiving for the founders, clergy, benefactors, and faithful who have supported the parish throughout its history. He also prayed for the continued spiritual growth of the community and for God’s help in its future ministry.

Following the Holy and Divine Liturgy, an agape meal was offered…