“Pastor Warszawiak Welcomed.” New York Times, December 25, 1892.

Pastor Warszawiak Welcomed.

The De Witt Memorial Church at Rivington and Cannon Streets was literally packed yesterday afternoon with Hebrews, who came to welcome their pastor, Hermann Warszawiak, who had just returned from Europe after an absence of three months. The church was decorated with evergreens, and two large Christmas trees stood one on each side of the altar.

Mr. Warszawiak, who is known as “the Little Messianic Prophet,” and who for years has been engaged in work among the refugee Jews of this city, had been to Europe to bring his wife, whom he had not seen for six years. After giving his congregation an address of welcome he explained what Christmas meant to Christians, and compared it to the Jewish Easter.

James K. Crúickshank and Dr. A. F. Schauffler, Superintendent of the City Mission and Tract Society, also addressed the meeting.