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December 12, 2015

Cathedral Clergy and Local Faith Leaders Visit Local Mosque for Friday Prayers

Archimandrite Christopher and Archdeacon Michael attended Jum'a at Medina Masjid with religious leaders of the East Village, to show respect for and solidarity with our Muslim fellow American citizens. Imam AbuSufian, a member of the Local Faith Leaders of the East Village group welcomed us during his sermon, and each leader spoke a few words of greeting and support. Also present was NY State Senator Brad Hoylman. In a statement on behalf of of the religious leaders, Anthony Donovan said: Together we stand up again to embrace one another and face our common enemies: isolation, hatred, fear, prejudice, and insult... Since the 1970's we remain very thankful for the presence of Medina Masjid here among us, even more so today. You are us. You are part of 'We.'"

Present were:

Rabbi Larry Sebert
Town and Village Synagogue
E 14th St.

Fr. Christopher Calin
Fr. Michael Suvak
Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Protection
E. 2nd St.

Fr. David Kossey
St. Mary's American Orthodox Church
E 7th St.

Rabbi Gavriel Bellino
6th Street Community Synagogue
E. 6th St.

Fr. Sean McGillicuddy
Most Holy Redeemer Nativity Catholic Church
E. 3rd St.

Bud Courtney
The Catholic Worker
E. 1st and E 3rd Street

Rev. Chad Pack
Middle Collegiate Church
E 7th St, 2nd Ave