Memory Eternal Rev. Father Nicholas Manikas
It is with great sadness and yet hope in the resurrection that we inform you of the repose of Rev. Father Nicholas Manikas this Thursday, August 24, 2023. Fr. Nick was the priest at St. Michael from 2001 to 2014.
Visiting Hours and Services will be at St. Demetrios Church (57 Brown Street, Weston, MA) and streamed at https://www.stdemetriosweston.org/live-streaming. Visiting Hours will be on Wednesday, August 30 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. The Funeral will be on Thursday, August 31 at 9:00 AM, followed by Burial at Lakeview Cemetery in Wayland.
Father Nicholas’ obituary can be found here.
May his memory be eternal!
Announcement from The Parish Council – August 9, 2023
Dear St. Michael Family,
It is with heavy hearts and yet acceptance through the grace given to us by God, that we share with you the news that our beloved Fr. Ben Kjendal has been appointed as the Assistant Pastor (Second Priest) of Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church in Yakima, Washington. Father’s appointment is effective September 1st, in preparation for the retirement of the V. Rev. Fr. Joseph Copeland, on March 1, 2024. At that time, God willing, Fr. Ben will succeed him as Pastor (Proistamenos).
Our community of St. Michael has been blessed and has prospered under Fr. Ben’s stewardship for the past nine years. Fr. Ben, Kh. Alyssa and their family have so positively impacted all of us at St. Michael in all aspects of their ministry. We are grateful for their service to us and we are especially thankful for Father’s abiding love for our community.
We know that although Father and his family will miss us, they are also honored by and excited for this new opportunity and assignment. Please join the Parish Council in community on Sunday, August 20th, 2023, for Orthros, Divine Liturgy, and a cookout following services to celebrate Fr. Ben’s ministry here and wish Father, Kh. Alyssa and the Kjendal Family our best wishes as they depart for Yakima.
May this be blessed! May God grant them many years!
The Parish Council of St. Michael the Archangel Antiochian Orthodox Church