Saint George Russian Orthodox Church in Howell, New Jersey provides spiritual support to 300 parishioners and houses a parochial school, choir and sisterhood.
Recently, the parish unveiled a monument commemorating the Reunification of Russian Orthodox Church. It depicts Patriarch Alexey II and Metropolitan Laurus holding Christ the Savior Cathedral in their hands.
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History
The Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Alexander Nevsky in Howell, New Jersey is a cathedral under the jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia. It features frescoes in a Byzantine style design.
The church operates a small bookstore that offers an assortment of books and souvenirs to parishioners and visitors alike. Most recently, the church launched a website to advertise its offerings worldwide.
The bookstore’s remarkable achievement lies in their ability to supply these items to a broad audience while still maintaining excellent customer service – an accomplishment that takes the hard work of many staff members and volunteers. Furthermore, the church operates a large parochial school which educates over 90 boys and girls in religion, history and Russian language instruction.
Liturgy
St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Howell, NJ is an elegant Russian Orthodox church open Wednesday through Saturday from 10-3 for visits and prayers, as well as before, during, and after scheduled services.
On Thursday, August 31, Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, celebrated Divine Liturgy. His Eminence was joined in worship by diocesan vicar Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan and clergy from Diocese and Patriarchal Parishes in America.
At the service, Metropolitan Hilarion remembered Patriarch Alexey II and Metropolitan Laurus. He encouraged both clergy and faithful to appreciate the monumental contributions these two saints had made towards unification and brotherly unity within Orthodox Christianity around the world.
Confession
Orthodox pastors strive to fulfill the role of father-confessor, healing souls through confession. As such, their primary responsibility is helping their parishioners grow in faith and devotion to both Christ and each other.
Pastors have the responsibility of not only aiding the faithful in their spiritual growth, but also offering catechetical instruction to those newcomers or those baptized but unsure about Orthodox belief systems.
Protopriest Valery Lukianov, Rector emeritus of St Alexander Nevsky Diocesan Cathedral in Howell, New Jersey is widely recognized as one of the finest pastoral priests of the Russian Church Abroad. He received his theological training at Holy Trinity Seminary in Jordanville, NY and was ordained to both diaconate by Metropolitan Philaret and priesthood by Archbishop Laurus.
Ushers
By rotation, ushers assist parishioners in seating pews and maintaining order in the church and narthex during Divine Liturgy or other services. They also distribute Holy Communion during these celebrations.
The Russian Orthodox Church Howell, New Jersey is part of the Eastern American Diocese of ROCOR (Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia). Led by Rector Mitred Archpriest Serge Lukianov and serving over 300 members spiritually, this congregation strives to maintain Orthodoxy within America.
The parish has a parochial school which imparts religious education and church traditions to students from Pre-K3 through high school. Furthermore, it has both a sisterhood and church council which oversee the administration of the parish.
Church Bookstore
Church bookstores provide parishioners with books, Bibles and other religious items. Additionally, they serve as a great source for gifts and decorations for special events like weddings, funerals and confirmations.
Nevsky’s Books, the church bookstore at Russian Orthodox church in Howell, NJ, opened its doors in 1994 and continues to serve a diverse community of Christians with spiritual and devotional items.
The Russian Orthodox Church in Howell, NJ is part of the Eastern American Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, with parishes throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York City. Metropolitan Hilarion serves as its head and is overseen by him – ruling hierarch and head of all Russian Orthodox Churches in America.
