Bishop Stephanos attends Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York

The Eparchial Bishop, His Excellency Philipos Mar Stephanos, and Rev. Fr. Noby Ayyaneth attended the 45th annual Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on October 10, 2021. The annual Mass celebrates Italian heritage and the unique contribution of Italian Americans to New York City and the country. Timothy Cardinal Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, was the principal celebrant. His Excellency Philipos Mar Stephanos joined Bishop Robert Brennan, Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio, and the Auxiliary Bishops from the Archdiocese of New York as concelebrants. The Bishops were joined by priests of their dioceses in concelebrating the Mass.