NEW YORK: 5 November, 2026
Archpriest Mark Burachek is awarded a high Liturgical honor

On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America and New York, celebrated Divine Liturgy at the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God Church in Newark, NJ. The First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia was joined by his Grace Bishop Thedosius of Manhattan, the Rector of the church Archpriest Mark Burachek, and clergy of the Eastern American Diocese.

During the minor entrance, according to a decision of the Synod of Bishops, His Eminence, in recognition of the efforts for the good of the Holy Church and the parish feast day, awarded a mitre to the longtime rector of the church.

Fr Mark, besides serving as the rector of the Kazan Church, diligently and reverently fulfills the duties of a clergyman at the Synodal Residence of the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad in New York City and at Dormition Convent “Novo-Diveevo,” in Nanuet, NY, as well as the being dean of the second district of the East American Diocese.

Axios!