[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 119 (Thursday, September 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1684]
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  NINETIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY 
                            TRANSFIGURATION

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 10, 1998

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay a 
respectful tribute to the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy 
Transfiguration on the 90th anniversary of its founding. Throughout its 
history, the Cathedral of the Holy Transfiguration had dedicated itself 
to providing spiritual guidance to the growing immigrant population of 
Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
  The Cathedral was founded in 1908, with construction beginning on the 
cathedral in 1916. In 1921 Archbishop Platon consecrated the church. 
This large, beautiful house of worship was listed in the National 
Registry of Historic Places in 1980.
  The Cathedral of the Holy Transfiguration would not have grown and 
prospered without its dedicated parishioners and priests. The first 
Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Rev. Alexander Hotovitzky. The first 
assigned pastor was Rev. Theofan Buketoff. Since that time a number of 
distinguished theologians have had the privilege of serving the 
Greenpoint community through the Cathedral of the Holy Transfiguration.
  The Cathedral has met the challenge presented by the diverse and 
growing immigrant population of the community by offering a variety of 
religious and spiritual services. Among these are Devine Liturgies, 
Vigil, panikhida and Vespers. The church encourages the active 
participation of its parishioners in its liturgical life.
  Additionally, the church provides myriad services for the community 
via various clubs and associations. These church sponsored 
organizations also provide a sense of community and belonging for their 
members. These organizations include the Brotherhood of the Holy 
Trinity, the Transfiguration Russian Orthodox Club, the Church School, 
the Parents Association and a special organization for new immigrants. 
These groups provide services ranging from church maintenance to youth 
educational programs.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise with me in this tribute to 
the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Transfiguration as it 
celebrates its 90th anniversary. I am honored to have such a 
distinguished and important parish in my district continuing in a long 
tradition of spiritual and community service.

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