INSTALLATION OF NEW GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

There was an atmosphere of joy and celebration as the members of the General Chapter gathered in the Chapter hall to prepare for the installation of the new General Administration. Bearing their lighted candles, the Sisters and past administration led Sister Dia Stasiuk, General Superior;  Sister Lydia Anna Sawka, Vicar; and Councilors, Sister Mariela Rotzen, Sister Daniela Stefkova and Sister Nazariya Mykhaylyuk into the Chapel for Vespers.

The installation took place before the singing of “O joyful Light,” during which Sister Miriam Claire, past General and her Council handed over the symbols of office to Sister Dia and her Council.  Sister Miriam Claire offered words of support, fidelity and love to the incoming administration with an assurance of the prayers of all. No significant celebration in the Order is complete without gifts and flowers, and these were lovingly presented to the newly-elected General Superior and her Council.

Since God chose to place the seal of approval on this joyful gathering with rain and thunder, the banquet which followed took place under the protection of the covered part of the courtyard rather than in the courtyard proper. Nonetheless, there was no dampening of spirits in the festivities.

The Chapter will conclude its work on Wednesday ,July 24, 2013.

The Sisters process from the Chapter hall into the Chapel

Sister Miriam  Claire presents the symbols of her office to Sister  Dia

L. to R.  Sister Dia, Sister Lydia Anna, Sister \Mariela, Sister Daniela and Sister Nazariya

Sisters of St. Ann offer a floral tribute  to Sister Dia

The Sisters Servants congratulate Sister Dia

The new General Administration before the \installation

The Chapter body is pictured with the new Administration 

The  highlight of the festive dinner was this beautiful torte prepared  for this special occasion

One of the many groups of Sisters participating in the celebration

A joyful crowd of Sisters and guests greeted the new Administration in song