Bishop Peter’s Visit to the Houston Area – Oct. 2-3, 2004 October 3, 2004 By admin The Bishop inspects the antimins in the altar prior to the Vigil. This is a traditional part of an Episcopal visit to a parish. Vladika Peter and some of our parishioners (From Left to Right) Fr. John Whiteford, Vladika Peter, Protodeacon Victor Lochmatow, greeting parishioners. The ladies in the parish put a lot of work into getting the Church ready, as well as in preparing the meal for the bishop after vigil. Vladika blesses the food. The trapeza Matushka Patricia gives the bishop gifts on behalf of the parish Parishioners had an opportunity to talk to the Bishop. Vladika Peter giving a Sermon at St. Vladimir’s on Sunday morning. Fr. Lubomir Kupec greeting the bishop. Clergy and Laity after the Hierarchical liturgy