Photo Gallery

Autumnal nuptials at The Cathedral

Home Blessing in 1971
Photo courtesy of the Patriot Ledger

Christmas Project: "Someone is Thinking of You"
aiding the "Home of Hope" in Durres, Albania
Photo courtesy of Diakonia Agapes
Sherbesa e Dashurise

Youngsters at the Topalli baptism

Bestowing the blessed name of Naum at a baptism
(photo courtesy of Bujar Veselaj)

Writers Society visits Cathedral

CrossRoad 2009 visits Our Cathedral






Thirty-nine high school seniors from Orthodox parishes in 17 states visited St. George Cathedral in June for discussions, tour, prayer and supper. They spend 10 days in Boston, exploring vocational interests in a round of activties.

Our Centennial Sunday 2008
For more photos of the Centennial Weekend,
go to "100th Anniversary" on our menu.
More will be added as they come in.

Holy Week and Easter - Javes se Madhe dhe te Pashkes e Shenjte
Society of Albanian-American Writers visits for
Conference on our 101st Anniversary
Heritage School gives Presentation in March 2009
Rugova Group from NYC serenades with classic
"Ballad of Fan Noli" on the stringed cifteli.

Bishop Nikon and kids in Bethel mission

Great Lent

Lenten reflection


Exhibit at Dana Farber Cancer Institute International Day
prepared by Heritage School Director Myzi Ormenaj
Candid - at the Bazaar
Veteran's Day exhibit in Fellowship Hall
arranged by Ronald V. Nasson

Choir Rehearsal in the 1950s

Concelebrated Hierarchal Liturgy

Founder Father in Bronze

Crown with Honor and Glory

Judges visit from Albania
Lakror Ladies

Bishop John from Korce preaches

Bishop Nikon at Harvard Commemoration

Memorial Table Remembrance
Centennial Committee 2008

Bashkimi Dance Group to perform at Grand Gala

Special Guest at our Grand Gala 100
Actor Jim Belushi

Albanian Bishop of Korce
His Eminence, Metropolitan Joan (Pelushi)
to Visit for Centennial Grand Gala and Liturgy

CrossRoad Youth visit in June '08

Orthodox Youth visit from 9 states & Canada
Scouts Honor: Ricky, Chris & Nicky Savage receive Orthodox Awards

Fryjme ekumenike dhe vellazerimi
Cathedral kids with Bishop Nikon
The Wood family gathers for a baptism



Holy Week 2008

Some of our expert acolytes:
Lucas, Stephen, Joseph, Alex, Ricky, Nick

Historic Pulpit from 1872 restored by Ann and Chuck Andon

Archivist Dr. Neka Doku planned our Spring Book Fair '08

Our first Book Fair April ' 08

Centennial moment: City Hall Plaza in 1976

Archbishop Anastas of Tirana visits to pay homage to our founder,
Archbishop Fan Stylian Noli on March 9. Welcoming him is Bishop Nikon
and Bishop Ilia and hundreds of clergy and faithful. View more Centennial
photos by clicking: "100th Anniversary" on our menu.
Muslim scholars and clerics from Kosova and Macedona visit for
interfaith dialogue, sponsored by the Institute for Democracy and Freedom
[UMASS-Amherst.]
Our own Mark Sotir of the Center for Disease Control [son of Tom and
Sandra of Augusta, ME] meets a delegation of experts from Albania during
international conference in Warsaw, Poland.

Centennial Moment: Picnic in 1921

Centennial Moment: Valle at Boston City Hall Plaza in 1980

Band from Boston and Worcester in 1920 headed for Vlora
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Albanian American Veterans in 1952

Enduring and Valiant Patron Saint
Steady and sure growth in 2007

Find the Man in the Middle
Meetings and reports galore

Preparing men for the road ahead

A holy moment

Celebrating with song in 2002

Sharing our heritage in 1980

A value for the invaluable?

A new start in1969

Warm welcome

A head start in 1951: Can you recognize them?

A welcome respite for a bishop's 5th

Homeland hope in 1991

Chapel Prayers in Summer

Magic number in 2008
Korce Quiz: can you spot the priest you know?

A sweet year

Cathedral Open House: Language & Heritage Class in Athanas Auditorium



His Grace, Bishop Nikon of Boston, New England and the Albanian Archdiocese

World Religions Class visits Cathedral for tour and discussion

Familiar fellow
University of Connecticut Students visit Cathedral

UCONN Student Asssociation

A Ringbearer's special entrance

Miresardhet

A Cathedral Wedding

Cathedral Chapel

Our parishioner in Iraq: First Lieutenant receives the Purple Heart for
service in the U.S. Navy with the First Marine Expeditionary Force
Our Theophany Chapel altar
Icon of the Baptism of Christ in our Theophany Chapel
As many as are baptized in Christ, have put on Jesus Christ, Alleluia

Bless them and Crown them with honor and glory

Memorial for Lynette Hoppe

15th century iconostas from Ardenica
Fr. Mark Doku with Orthodox Missionaries from the U.S. in Tirana
Newly baptized honors her godparent
Sponsor and catechumen prepare for Baptism
Chrismation of the newly illumined

Grateful Albanians Pray For America

Fan S. Noli (1882-1965):
Bishop, Statesman, Poet, Author, Journalist, Visionary
Statue in Tirana with children of the Fan Noli School
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Albanian Language Class Picnic at Prospect Hill Park in Waltham
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Diplomas among the Pine Trees
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Who will get the last piece of lakror?
With Water and the Spirit

CrossRoad Young Adults: June 2007

Orthodox Chi-RHo Award to Cub Scout

Collegiality: Bishop meets with clergy presbyterium to discuss pastoral issues

Hospitality: Baskets of goodies for all

Festal celebrations: Our Cathedral at Christmas
Diplomacy: Parishioners greet Ambassador of Albania

Young Adults: The bishop meets monthly with college students
of the Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF)

Fellowship: Laity socialize at annual assembly held in Michigan

New Generations: Youngsters prepare to venerate the Holy and Life-Giving Cross.

Workshop Retreat: Learning to make palm crosses during Lent

Traditions: Learning to make holy bread

Youth Outreach: Marblehead high school religion class visits Cathedral

Immigration Advocacy: newcomer acculturation support with GLobe Institute of New York

Education: A children's choir performs

Ministry: Ordination of a new sub Deacon

Dialogue: Crossroad teens from 7 states discuss their concerns and hopes

Honoring the Past: VIsiting scholars from abroad pay homage at grave of Archbishop Fan Noli

Stewardship: Restoration Campaign is underway for new heating and electrical systems

Preaching: The Bishop addresses the congregation on spiritual and pastoral goals

Music: Combined choir of Massachusetts parishes sing praises to God

Vocations: Encouraging a seminarian in his studies

Liturgical Focus: The Cathedral at worship

Pan-Orthodox: sharing a common faith

Ecumenial Activities: addressing societal issues with other faiths

Worldwide Outreach: international religious relations
Charities: the Home of Hope in Durres, Albania

The Ancestor Land: keeping in touch with the homeland of the present

Founding Father: the past informs the present

Social Fellowship: Cruising Boston Harbor together

Regional Perspectives: exploring our New England environs

Historic Archives: Patriotic Boston poster from 1911

From the Cathedral Kitchen: Lakror lean cuisine!

Documents & Research: from our first liturgy nearly a century ago

Archival Resource: from Scanderbeg to Saint George

Ethnic Culture: Bashkimi Dance Group

Future Priest

Laity Recognition
Service to the Church

Lay Leadership & Example

Educational Seminars
Albanian Language Students Recite Poetry

Discussing societal issues

Welcoming community representatives

Portraits, photos & film documentaries

Albanian Orthodox Iconography

Our faith in North America

Student Group activities at colleges in Boston

A singular life of devotion to God and to the
most needy from one of our heritage

Encouraging career and vocational guidence Groups

Our neighborhood: Annual Good Friday pilgrimage draws many from Albanian Orthodox, Baptist, Congregational, Episcopalian, Evangelical, Presbyterian & Roman Catholic parishes in South Boston

Our founder as role model: Fan Noli School in Tirana

Relics of Sacred Veneration

Fiscal Oversight: our bishop serving as episcopal
moderator of National Pension Board

Blessing the future at our Theological Seminaries
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ANCESTRAL ALTAR: Prototype for our own

COOPERATION WITH REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

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Interfaith Gatherings

Annointing for abiding Health of Soul & Body

Albanian Flag Day at Boston City Hall

Easter in Tirana

Good Friday in Korce

Holy Thursday in Albania

Paschal Light in Berat

New Yorkers on tour visit our Cathedral

Bishops at Detroit Conference
Family reunion from Belgium and Boston