On August 22, 2026, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, interim Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA & Canada, arrived in New York City.
Upon arriving at St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral, the hierarch presided over the All-Night Vigil on the eve of the 12th Sunday after Pentecost and the parish-wide commemoration marking the 90th anniversary of the martyrdom of Hieromartyr Protopresbyter Alexander Hotovitzky—the cathedral's first rector and builder. Cathedral clerics concelebrated with the hierarchs. Following the Gospel reading, Bishop Matthew anointed the parishioners with blessed oil.
During his visit, the Bishop will celebrate a series of divine services at Patriarchal parishes in the USA and hold working meetings with clergy and laity.
