Dear Father Basil:
I wish to express my thanks for your willingness to host the recent visit of the Wonderworking Sitka Icon of the Mother of God on its historic pilgrimage throughout the "Lower 48." The time and energy which you and the members of your parish community dedicated to this memorable undertaking is deeply appreciated. I also wish to thank you for the warm hospitality that was extended to the clergy of the Diocese of Alaska who accompanied the icon during its visit to your area.
I am confident that all who came and venerated and prayed before the Wonderworking Icon of Our Lady of Sitka and who fervently asked for her intercession were the recipients of many blessings. It is my hope-filled prayer that the recent visit of the Wonderworking Sitka Icon of the Mother of God will now bring continued blessings to you and all those you have been called to serve. Thank you again for helping to make this pilgrimage a reality.
PS As we document this historic event, we would gratefully accept copies of any press reports, printed programs, photographs
or other accounts generated by your Parish or your local papers. These may be sent to my assistant, Mina Jacobs, at the
address below. She can also be reached at: [email protected]