Holy Cross Orthodox Parish in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, marked its 120th anniversary on October 24 and 25, 2026. The milestone recognized 120 years of parish life and offered an occasion to give thanks to God. Archbishop Nathaniel of Detroit, of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, attended the celebration.
On October 25, Archbishop Nathaniel celebrated the Divine Liturgy. For readers unfamiliar with the term, the Divine Liturgy is the central communal service in Orthodox Christian worship. It took place on the second day of the anniversary observance.
The anniversary joined a specific date with the longer life of the parish in Hermitage. Its meaning was expressed in straightforward terms: the parish reached 120 years, and the occasion provided an opportunity to give thanks to God for that span of parish life. The celebration extended across two days, October 24 and 25, with the archbishop celebrating the liturgy on the latter date. The observance thus marked the history of one Orthodox parish in Pennsylvania through its anniversary and a service led by Archbishop Nathaniel.