On Thursday, September 26, the eve of the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy and Life-giving Cross of our Lord, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Interim Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA, led the All-Night Vigil in St. Nicholas Cathedral co-served by cathedral clergy.

After the Great Doxology, the Holy Cross was brought from the Altar to the middle of the church for veneration by faithful, followed by the Rite of Elevation of the Cross.

At the end of the service, Bishop Matthew greeted the clergy and parishioners with the upcoming feast.