Fr. Paul also received appreciation from the Seminary for directing the 1965 summer Octet. On June 11, 1967, he married Barbara Anne (née Kuntzevich) at Holy Trinity Church, Brooklyn, Matushka Barbara’s home parish. Mka. Barbara worked as a substitute teacher while Fr. Paul completed his seminary studies. He was ordained to the holy priesthood on January 7, 1968, and received a Bachelor of Divinity degree from St. Vladimir’s Seminary that same year.

This is his birthday party at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church.