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BISHOP ANTHONY Michaels, center, says a prayer during a liturgy on Sunday. Standing next to him are Reverend Tom Begley and Reverend Mark Hagan.
By TOM STANKARD
tstankard@yourdailyglobe.com
Ironwood - In honor of their 100th anniversary, St. Simon Orthodox Church welcomed home Bishop Anthony Michaels on Saturday and Sunday.
In honor of the event, Anthony returned to Ironwood to say weekend services. On Saturday, Anthony said Great Vespers. Then on Sunday, the bishop gave a Matins and Divine liturgy. After the liturgy, Anthony dined amongst approximately 40 worshipers for brunch.