His Grace, Bishop MARK, recently visited Orthodox brethren in Alliance and Akron, in Ohio. On Feb. 14, 2015 Bishop MARK served with His Grace, Bishop ALEXANDER of Toledo, at St. Elia Orthodox Church, in Akron, Ohio for the occasion of the Ordination of Dn. Gabriel Bilas to the Holy Priesthood.On February 15, 2015, His Grace visited St. Nikolai of Zica Mission in Alliance, Ohio.  The mission is served by the V. Rev. Joseph Cervo and Protodeacon James Gresh.  His Grace Bishop ALEXANDER of Toledo was able to join us after Liturgy for the celebration of the Mission’s second anniversary .