On Sunday, November 9, 2025, the faithful of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Parma, Ohio gathered as one family in Christ to thank God for His countless blessings. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Fr. Michael Hontaruk, pastor of the Cathedral, with beautiful responses sung by the bilingual choir under the direction of Choir Director, Markian Komichak.
In his sermon, Fr. Michael said: “My beloved brothers and sisters, the story of the rich man and Lazarus is not just about two men long ago – it is about us. Every one of us has a ‘Lazarus’ lying at the gate of our own heart, waiting for us to open our eyes, to show mercy, and to let God’s love flow through us. And on this day of Thanksgiving, as we count our blessings, let us not forget that the greatest thanksgiving is shown not in words, but in how we love, forgive, and care for those whom God places before us.”