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Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Antipolo Cathedral), Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines

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Antipolo Cathedral, Philippines

Introduction

The Antipolo Cathedral, Philippines is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Antipolo City, Rizal in the Philippines. It is also the Immaculate Conception Parish and formally known as the National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage referred by locals as “Simbahan ng Antipolo”.

It enshrines the Marian image of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Spanish: Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje), and is the seat of the Bishop of Antipolo.

The Antipolo Cathedral, Philippines attracts millions of pilgrims annually, especially during the Pilgrimage Season which commences with the Alay Lakad from the Quiapo Church on April 30 and lasts throughout the month of May.

The first missionaries in Antipolo were the Franciscans, who arrived in the vicinity in 1578. The Jesuits then followed and administered the church from 1591 until May 1768, when the decree expelling the Jesuits from Spanish lands reached Manila.

The Antipolo Cathedral, Philippines was greatly damaged during the Chinese uprising of 1639, the 1645 Luzon earthquake, and the earthquakes of 1824 and 1883. Notable Filipino historians such as Pedro Chirino and Pedro Murillo Velarde (also a prominent cartographer) ministered at the church.

The Diocese of Antipolo was created on 24 January 1983 and was canonically erected on 25 June 1983 at the diocese’s new see, which bears the formal title of “National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage-Immaculate Conception Parish”.

History of Antipolo Cathedral, Philippines

The First Missionaries Of Antipolo Were The Franciscans

The Antipolo Cathedral, Philippines – the first church in what is now Antipolo City was built by the Society of Jesus under Rev. Juan de Salazar. The Jesuits administered the Church from 1591 to 1768. Built by Reverend Juan de Salazar, S.J., the church was ready for the image of Nuestra Senora dela Paz y Buen Viaje in 1632. However, the church structure was greatly damaged during the Chinese uprising in 1639 and the earthquakes of 1645, 1824 and 1863.

The church, meant to house the image of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage brought by then-Governor General Juan Niño de Tabora, was supposed to be built on a different plot of land. The church’s present location was the site of the tipolo (Artocarpus blancoi), top which the image was found after mysteriously vanishing several times.

The Church Was Completed In 1632

But it suffered severe damage in 1639 when the Sangley (Chinese) set fire to the church in a revolt. It was restored afterwards though it was damaged by the 1645 Luzon earthquake, and other earthquakes in 1824 and 1863.

Nevertheless, the church became a popular pilgrimage site as many devotees paid reverence to Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, including Philippine national hero and polymath José Rizal, who visited the shrine as a boy with his father, Francisco Mercado, on 6 June 1868. The pair went on pilgrimage to fulfill a vow Rizal’s mother, Teodora Alonso, had made when she and the boy survived his delivery.

Towards The End Of The Second World War In 1945

In 1944, the Japanese Imperial Army invaded the town and turned it into a garrison, with the shrine being used as an arsenal. To save the image, the church’s head sacristan, Procopio Ángeles, wrapped it in a thick woollen blanket and placed it in an empty petrol drum, which he then buried in a nearby kitchen.

Fighting between Imperial Japanese troops and the combined American and Filipino forces drove Ángeles and other devotees to exhume the image and move it to Sitio Colaique on the border with Angono. From there, it was spirited away to the lowland Barangay Santolan in Pasig, and then to the town center of Pasig itself. The statue was then kept by Rosario Alejandro (née Ocampo), daughter of Pablo Ocampo, at the Ocampo-Santiago family residence on Hidalgo Street, Quiapo, Manila, before it was enshrined inside Quiapo Church for the remainder of the Second World War.

On 15 October 1945, the statue was translated back to its church in Antipolo, where it remains today.

On January 14, 1954

The Antipolo Cathedral, Philippines – the church was destroyed by Allied bombardment meant to liberate the area from the Japanese imperial control. After the war, a campaign was organized to build a new church, with the fundraising committee headed by former First Lady Aurora Quezon and Antipolo parish priest, Francisco Avendano. Architect José L. de Ocampo was commissioned to design the new shrine, which was completed in 1954.

The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines declared the new Antipolo Church as declared the National Shrine to Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. The church was elevated to the status of cathedral on 25 June 1983, upon the canonical erection of the Diocese of Antipolo.

Pilgrimage Season

The pilgrimage season for the Cathedral is initiated yearly by the “Pagdalaw ng Ina sa Anak” (Visit of the Mother to her Son), a motorcade bearing the image of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage from Antipolo Cathedral to Quiapo Church where the Black Nazarene is enshrined. A Welcome Mass is held in Quiapo Church at 9:00 in the morning.

At 6:00 p.m., the farewell mass is officiated and after which the Penitential Walk from Quiapo Church to Antipolo Cathedral commences, distance is close to 33 kilometers.

On the 1st of May of each year, the arrival of the Image of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage at the Cathedral is celebrated by a mass at 5:00 in the morning. Every 1st Tuesday of May, a procession of the Statue of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage starts at 7:00 a.m. from the Cathedral to Pinagmisahan Hill where at the end, a mass is held there.

It was here on May 3, 1947, the Feast of the Holy Cross, that a wooden cross was blessed and erected. Since 1947 to the present, a commemorative thanksgiving mass is said very First Tuesday of May, the start of the Pilgrimage Season ending on the First Tuesday of July.

Pilgrimages to the image’s shrine begin and peak in May, which in Catholicism is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. On 30 April—the eve of May Day—thousands of devotees from Metro Manila customarily perform the Alay Lakad (literally, “Walk Offering”), where pilgrims spend the night travelling on foot to the shrine, where they hear Mass at dawn.

The farthest official starting point of the modern pilgrimage is Quiapo Church; the custom of visiting the shrine in May, however, was already recorded by the 19th century. On 6 June 1868, a young José Rizal and his father Don Francisco Mercado, visited the shrine in thanksgiving after the boy and his mother, Teodora Alonso, survived his delivery in 1861.

Our Lady of Antipolo (Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage)

Our Lady of Peace and Good is also known as Our Lady of Antipolo and the Virgin of Antipolo, is a 17th-century Roman Catholic wooden image of the Blessed Virgin Mary venerated in the Philippines. This Black Madonna is enshrined in Antipolo Cathedral in the Sierra Madre mountains east of Metro Manila.

The image was brought to the country by Governor-General Juan Niño de Tabora from Mexico via the galleon El Almirante in 1626. His safe voyage across the Pacific Ocean was attributed to the image, which was given the title of “Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage”. It was substantiated later by six other successful voyages of the Manila-Acapulco Galleons with the image aboard as its patroness.

The statue is one of the most celebrated images of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Philippines, gaining devotees since the mid-19th century, having been mentioned by José Rizal in his writings.

From May to July each year, the image attracts millions of pilgrims from all over the country and abroad. In 1904, the image was taken down for the Novena anniversary of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. Pope Pius XI granted her the Pontifical decree of canonical coronation on 18 June 1925, which was carried out on 28 November 1926.

On 25 March 1626, the galleon trading ship El Almirante left Acapulco, Mexico, carrying the newly appointed Governor-General of the Spanish East Indies, Don Juan Niño de Tabora, who brought with him the statue.

He arrived in Manila on 18 July 1626, and the statue was brought to San Ignacio Church of the Jesuits in Intramuros. When Governor Tabora died in 1632, the statue was given to the Jesuits for enshrinement in the church of Antipolo, which was then being built in the present-day barangay Santa Cruz.

Pontifical Coronation

The statue was granted a Pontifical decree of coronation granted via Cardinal Merry del Val to the Archbishop of Manila Michael James O’Doherty on 18 June 1925, both signed and notarized by Monsignor Vincent Bianchi Cagliesi and Chancellor Guardian of the Vatican Chapter, Monsignor Giuseppe Cascioli.

The image was canonically crowned by the Archbishop of Manila, Michael James O’Doherty, on 28 November 1926 in Luneta (present-day Rizal Park), Manila.

Claims of Miracles

During construction of the Antipolo church in the 1630s, the image would mysteriously vanish several times from its shrine, only to reappear atop a tipolo (breadfruit tree; Artocarpus incisa) A plant that’s native to Southeast Asia and had spread to Latin America. This was taken as a celestial sign, and the church was relocated to where the tipolo tree stood. The image’s pedestal is supposedly made from the trunk of that same tipolo tree,[4] which also gave its name to Antipolo itself.

In 1639 the Chinese rose in revolt, burning the town and the church. Fearing for the statue’s safety, Governor Sebastián Hurtado de Corcuera ordered its transfer to Cavite, where it was temporarily enshrined. Governor Hurtado later ordered the statue removed from its Cavite shrine in 1648, and it was shipped back to Mexico aboard the galleon San Luis. At the time, the statue of a saint onboard served as a ship’s patron saint or protector of the Acapulco trade.

The statue crossed the Pacific six times aboard the following Manila-Acapulco galleons:

• San Luis — (1648–1649)
• Encarnación — (1650)
• San Diego — (1651–1653)
• San Francisco Javier — (1659–1662)
• Nuestra Señora del Pilar — (1663)
• San José — (1746–1748)

A royal decree by Queen Isabella II on 19 May 1864 ordered that the parishes of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino be turned over to the Jesuits in exchange for the parishes of Antipolo, Taytay and Morong, which were given to the Augustinian Recollects. The latter order thus came into possession of the image.

In December 2011, the Eternal Word Television Network programme Mary: Mother of the Philippines ran an episode showcasing the statue as the “most traveled Marian icon in the Philippines”.

Feast Day – 1 st Tuesday of May

First Tuesday of May is celebrated as the annual feast day of Our Lady of Antipolo each year.

Church Visiting Time

• Every Days : 6:00 am to 6:00 pm

Contact Info

Tel : +63 2 8571 7347

How to reach the Cathedral

Ninoy Aquino International Airport , formerly known as Manila International Airport (MNL, which is 17.5 km away and Clark International Airport (CRK) (87.8 km) are the nearby airports to the Cathedral.

Antipolo Tram Stop is the nearby Light Rail Station to the Cathedral.

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This Week’s Message Bearing the Burdens

By Brother Patrick

Six months ago, Bishop Mark O’Connell, with the full support of Cardinal Sean O’Malley, consecrated me as a diocesan hermit. At the moment of consecration, I understood what it meant to be a hermit because under the guidance of my spiritual director, I had been discerning, studying, and “living into the life” for more than ten years. Although this understanding remains imperfect and incomplete, it continues to grow and mature through the disciplines of prayer, silence, and solitude; and the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. These practices and perpetual vows help me to give a more authentic and prophetic witness to the Gospel of Christ in the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport…and beyond.

Since last fall, I have worked hard to be worthy of the vocation entrusted to me. It is not easy to work full time in the Lord’s vineyard and answer the Lord’s call to the eremitic life. But day after day, I find strength and inspiration in the lives of those who have lived before me. Whether called hermits, stylites, anchorites, or solitaries, men and women like me have existed in the Church from its beginnings. In the Old Testament, we read about the Prophet Elijah who was called by God to live alone under the shelter of a rock where he is fed by ravens. In the New Testament, we encounter John the Baptist who lived alone in the wilderness and ate only what nature provided him. Indeed, John is sometimes called the first Christian hermit.

In the early centuries of church history, we meet the so-called Desert Mothers and Fathers. These amazing men and women fled the sin and corruption of the world in order to find God by living in the caves and crevices of deserts in Egypt, Syria, and the Holy Land. In the Middle Ages, Saint Francis of Assisi (one of my chosen patrons) lived more than one half of his post-conversion life in prayer and solitude in secluded caves, huts, and hermitages in the mountains of Central Italy. In fact, many of the saint’s most faithful followers (such as Blessed John of La Verna, another one of my chosen patrons) chose the eremitic life. And in our own day, three other professed hermits live among us in the Archdiocese of Boston.

Just last week, the Catholic Church celebrated the Feast of Saint Guthlac of Crowland, an eighth century English hermit. His biographer, a fellow monk called Felix, writes: “From Guthlac, no sick brother or sister went away without relief; no one distressed, without assistance; no one sad, without joy; no one weak, without encouragement; no one sorrowful, without comfort; no one worried, without counsel. So strong was Guthlac in real love that he bore the burdens of one and all alike.” From the life of Saint Guthlac, we learn a timeless and important lesson. The hermit is not a recluse. Throughout history, Christian hermits have lived apart from the community, but somehow always part of it — always accessible, always ready to welcome visitors, always ready to offer prayers and spiritual counsel to those in need.

Needless to say, I am not a saint. I now begin every talk or presentation with the words of Saint Patrick (yet another one of my chosen patrons): “I am Patrick, a sinner, a most simple countryman, the least faithful of all the faithful of God.” At the same time, I am more and more convinced that a large part of my vocation is to imitate Saint Guthlac and so many other hermit saints by bearing the burdens of my fellow parishioners — by helping to carry the crosses you are asked to carry; by offering a word of God’s blessing when we meet; and most of all, by praying for you day and night. May God bless you! May the Lord give you peace!

Brother Patrick Garvey Associate Minister & Diocesan Hermit Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport Contact: [email protected]

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Living the Gospel Saints for All Seasons Begins Saturday, April 27th

Third Annual Mini-Retreat Series

Now more than ever, we need to step back from the business and busyness of daily life and focus on our relationships with Jesus and those we are called to love. Unfortunately, few among us are able to leave behind home, work, and family for a real retreat from the responsibilities of the world. For this reason and for the third consecutive year, we are happy to announce a special series of seasonal mini-retreats called Saints for All Seasons.

Throughout his long priestly ministry, Pope Francis has called people of all ages and backgrounds to learn about and pray with the saints. The Holy Father believes in his heart that the saints bring us closer to Christ, closer to the Church, and closer to each other. He says: “The saints are still here, not far from us; and their images [and relics] in our churches evoke the ‘cloud of witnesses’ that always surrounds us (cf. Hebrews 12:1)…The saints remind us that even in our lives, however weak and marked by sin, holiness can unfold (4-7-21).”

In this spirit of unfolding holiness, all are invited to join us in April, May, and July for a series of two-hour mini-retreats. These times of prayer, reflection, and adoration will focus on the lives of three amazing saints: Saint Zita of Lucca, Saint Joan of Arc, and Saint Veronica. Each mini-retreat will begin with the celebration of Holy Mass in Saint Anthony Chapel. After Mass, Father Jim and Brother Patrick will offer a reflection on the life and veneration of a saint whose life of holiness and love of neighbor has inspired men and women all around the world. There will be time for questions and faith sharing, too.

After each reflection, we will pray in silent adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and in veneration of the holy images of each saint of the day. We will conclude by praying the Holy Rosary and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Here’s our upcoming schedule:

• Saint Zita of Lucca Saturday, April 27th Begins with Mass at 8:00am Saint Anthony Chapel
• Saint Joan of Arc Thursday, May 30th Begins with Mass at 5:30pm Saint Anthony Chapel
• Saint Veronica Friday, July 12th Begins with Mass at 5:30pm Saint Anthony Chapel

We hope and pray that you and your family will be able to join us for all or even just part of this special series in celebration of the saints which was so popular last year! For more information, please contact Brother Patrick at [email protected]. Save the dates! Spread the word! Bring a friend! All are invited! All are welcome!

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Living the Gospel First Holy Communion Begins Sunday, April 28th

As Catholics, we believe that the Holy Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life (CCC 1324).” We believe that the Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Christ. And in communion with Pope Francis, we believe in our hearts: “The Eucharist is essential for us. It is Christ who wishes to enter into our lives and fill us with his grace. The Eucharist, although it is the fullness of sacramental life, is not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak (EG 47).”

In this spirit, sixty-four of our young disciples have completed their preparations and are now ready to receive the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time. As our annual celebrations of First Holy Communion draw near, all are encouraged to be mindful of our upcoming schedule:

• First Holy Communion Mass Sunday, April 28th at 11:45am Our Lady of Good Voyage Church
• First Holy Communion Mass Saturday, May 4th at 4:00pm Saint Ann Church
• First Holy Communion Mass Sunday, May 5th at 10:00am Saint Joachim Church
• First Holy Communion Mass Saturday, May 11th at 4:00pm Saint Ann Church
• First Holy Communion Mass Sunday May, 12th at 11:45am Our Lady of Good Voyage Church

If your child or grandchild has completed the second grade and has not received the Sacraments of Baptism or First Holy Communion, we have a special program just for them! It’s called The Way for Kids! Beginning on Saturday, April 27th from 4:30pm until 5:45pm in Our Lady’s School, Betsy Works and a team of volunteers will lead a five week series of workshops for young disciples. After each workshop, the children and their families will attend our 6:00pm in Our Lady of Good Voyage Church.

For more information about our youth faith formation programs, please contact Betsy Works at [email protected]. Now more than ever, let’s pray together for our young disciples and their families! Peace, blessings, and congratulations to all!

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Sharing God’s Love Seeds of Faith Begins Thursday, May 2nd

All New Program for First Graders!

Pope Francis says: “Children are the new and fruitful soil that God gives to Christian communities.” With these words, the Holy Father reminds us of our responsibility to share the Good News of Jesus with our children and grandchildren so that they may grow and flourish as faithful and faith-filled disciples.

In this spirit, all children currently enrolled in first grade are invited to join Betsy Works and her team of dedicated catechists for Seeds of Faith I, an all-new six week series of afterschool workshops designed to introduce parents and their kids to Jesus, the sacraments, and the basic prayers and traditions of the Catholic Church.

This exciting new series begins on Thursday, May 2nd at 3:45pm in Our Lady’s School. For more information and a registration form, please contact Betsy at [email protected]. Spread the word! Please join us! All are invited! All are welcome!

Rebuilding the Church Trivia Night with Father Jim Friday, May 10th

All friends, neighbors, and fellow parishioners of the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport are invited to join us for a brain-teasing, mind-blowing, fast-paced Trivia Night with Father Jim on Friday, May 10th from 6:30pm until 10:00pm in Our Lady’s Hall. Throughout the evening, Father Jim (who secretly longs to be a game show host) will ask a series of questions on a wide array of topics that include music and sports, movies and television, books and history, politics and religion!

Participants will be organized into teams of eight players. All are encouraged to organize a team in advance or take your chance on joining the winning team when you arrive. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the door, at our parish office, or by contacting Father Jim. All are invited to bring their own food and snacks. Coffee, tea, bottled water, and soft drinks will be offered, along with a cash bar. Father Jim also promises some raffles with some very cool prizes!

Don’t miss this opportunity to impress your friends and fellow parishioners with your knowledge of facts, figures, and trivia! Don’t miss the chance to share a few laughs! Don’t miss the chance to win a great prize! And don’t miss the chance to raise some much-need funds for Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish! Please note that we are planning a Fall Trivia Night for Holy Family Parish! Stay tuned for the day and time! For more information about Trivia Night, please contact Father Jim at [email protected]. Spread the word! Please join us! All are invited! All are welcome!

The Assisi Project We Pray for You Every Day!

Founded in 2007 by Father Jim and Brother Patrick, the Assisi Project is a Fellowship of Franciscans in Spirit with members, friends, and followers around the world. We are dedicated to helping believers of all ages and backgrounds more faithfully live the Good News of Christ in the spirit of Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi.

Members of the Assisi Project, who range in age from 16 to 99, pray each day for all who ask us to pray for them. During this Year of Prayer, we also pray with Pope Francis for peace in our world and for unity in our church. Please join us! New members are always welcome!

If you would like us to pray for you or your special intention, please contact Brother Patrick at [email protected]. Saint Francis of Assisi, pray for us! Saint Clare of Assisi, pray for us! Our Lady of the Angels, pray for us! May the Lord give you peace!

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Pastor’s Note Grand Annual Collection Every Dollar Makes a Difference!

Along with our weekly offerings, the Grand Annual Collection is a crucial component of our efforts to balance our budgets and ensure the financial stability of our beloved home parishes. As we begin the final quarter of the fiscal year, all friends, neighbors, and fellow parishioners are encouraged to prayerfully consider a gift to the Grand Annual Collection in either Holy Family Parish or Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish. Donations can be mailed to the following address:

Holy Family Parish or Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish 74 Pleasant Street Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930

Please join me in praying that each one of us will give what we can to these vitally important fundraising campaigns. For more information, please contact me at [email protected]. Thank you for your generous support! May God bless you! Peace and blessings to all! — Father Jim

WeShare Safe & Easy Electronic Giving

The more we love, the more we are capable of giving. — Pope Francis

Electronic giving has become an essential component of parish support in the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport; and it is available in both Holy Family Parish and Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish. It is safe and easy to make online donations to your home parish using a credit card, debit card, or electronic check.

Donations can be made on a weekly, monthly, or one-time-only basis; and it takes just a few minutes to set up a secure personal account. In additional to the weekly offering, you can also give electronically to our church restoration funds which helps us plan for the repair and maintenance of our beloved and historic churches.

During these challenging times, Holy Family Parish and Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish need your support more than ever before! Please prayerfully consider enrolling in our ‘We Share!’ electronic giving program! For more information about setting up a new account or for assistance with your existing account, please contact Father Jim at [email protected]. Thank you for your generous support for our parishes! May God bless you and your family, now and always!

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Established in 2014, the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport is a collaborative of two historic parishes: Holy Family Parish and Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish. Working together as a Roman Catholic community united in prayer, fellowship, and service, we are committed to living the Gospel of Christ, sharing God’s love and mercy with all people, and rebuilding the Church in Gloucester & Rockport. All are invited! All are welcome! Always!

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The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city’s fascinating past through exhibitions and displays.

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Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

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Commemorates historical events.

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Promotes sports and youth development.

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Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

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Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

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Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

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A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

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Our Lady of Good Voyage

144 prospect st, gloucester, ma 01930.

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• 144 Prospect Street
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• (978) 283-1490
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The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 22°F. The snowiest months in Elektrostal are December, November, February, and January, with each month seeing an average of 38 inches of snowfall.

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Dr. Joseph Lozovyy was born into a Christian family in Elektrostal, Moscow Region, and was raised in a pastor’s home. From the age of fifteen, he began actively participating in the music ministry of the Baptist Church in Mytishchi, where his father served as a pastor, and also played in the orchestra of the Central Moscow Baptist Church. From 1989, he participated in various evangelistic events in different cities of Moscow Region and beyond. From 1989 to 1992, as a member of the choir and orchestra “LOGOS,” he participated in evangelistic and charitable concerts, repeatedly performing on the stages of the Moscow State Conservatory, the Bolshoi Theatre, and other concert halls in Russia and abroad. In 1992, his family moved to the United States. In 2007, after completing a full course of spiritual and academic preparation, Joseph moved to Dallas, Texas, to engage in church ministry. In 2008, he founded the Russian Bible Church to preach to the Russian-speaking population living in Dallas, Texas.

– Bachelor of Arts in Music (viola) from the Third Moscow Music School named after Scriabin, Russia (1987-1991)

– Master of Theology (Th.M); Dallas Theological Seminary, Texas (1999-2003);

– Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Hebrew Bible (Books of Samuel): University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (2007).

– Doctoral research (2004-2005) Tübingen, Germany.

– Author of a theological work published in English: Saul, Doeg, Nabal and the “Son of Jesse: Readings in 1 Samuel 16-25, LHBOTS 497 [T&T Clark/Continuum: Bloomsbury Publishing]).

https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/saul-doeg-nabal-and-the-son-of-jesse-9780567027535/

Joseph and his wife Violetta and their son Nathanael live in the northern part of Dallas.

Saul, Doeg, Nabal, and the “Son of Jesse”: Readings in 1 Samuel 16-25: The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies Joseph Lozovyy T&T Clark (bloomsbury.com)

Joseph, his wife Violetta and their son Nathaniel live in North Dallas, Texas where he continues ministering to Russian-speaking Christians and his independent accademic research.

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