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


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


Albanian Language Class Picnic at Prospect Hill Park in Waltham


Diplomas among the Pine Trees


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


ANCESTRAL ALTAR: Prototype for our own


COOPERATION WITH REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS










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