View of the new cemetery chapel as seen from the east.

View of the cemetery chapel from the north.

A group of singers from St John the Baptist Cathedral.

His Eminence Metropolitan Laurus heads the minor consecration of the cemetery chapel.

Young participants in the celebrations.

Parishioners of St John the Baptist Cathedral pray during the minor consecration of the chapel.

His Eminence blesses the water.

St John the Baptist Cathedral in Washington DC.

The interior of St John the Baptist Cathedral.

During the reading of the Gospel on the Cathedral’s feast day.

His Eminence Metropolitan Laurus and His Grace Bishop Gabriel.

The procession of the cross.

The new deacon of St John the Baptist Cathedral serves in Slavonic and English.

The celebrations attracted a large number of worshipers.