Congratulations, Mother Theodora!

The nuns of Christ the Bridegroom Community would like to wish a big CONGRATULATIONS to Sr. Celeste who made her life profession as a stavrophore nun and is now Mother Theodora!

Mother Theodora is named for Blessed Theodore Romzha, a Byzantine Catholic bishop marytred for the faith in 1947.

Icon of Blessed Theodore Romzha

In God's providence, this year was named 'The year of Blessed Theodore Romzha' by the Eparchy of Mukachevo.  2011 marks the 10th anniversary of Blessed Theodore's beatification, the 75th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, and the 100th anniversary of his birth.  

One account of the life of Blessed Theodore.

Here is a link to the wonderful photos taken by Denis Kucharski!

Or check out the YouTube clips on St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church's YouTube channel:

God grant you many years, Mother Theodora!