As the country prepares for the transition of power in the White House, faith leaders from all backgrounds are preparing to head to our nation’s capital for Donald Trump’s inauguration, including several from New York City.

“I’m expecting a lot of joy,” invitee Rabbi Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, said. “This is a time for the country to come together.”

As is typical on Inauguration Day in America, religious leaders from all backgrounds will defend on Washington Monday, as Trump takes the oath of office.

“Any new period brings a spirit of renewal and a sense of optimism, and I look forward to sharing that with my fellow Americans,” Berman said.

Berman is set to deliver the benediction, bestowing his blessing on the president-elect and the country as a whole.

He says it’s a day for all Americans to rally together in support of the country, regardless of faith or political preferences.

“It’s the whole country coming together to celebrate our democracy, and I think it should be a celebration for everyone,” Berman said.

Delivering the benediction alongside him will be the Rev. Frank Mann from the Dioceses of Brooklyn.

NY1 reached out for an interview; a spokesperson said Father Mann is only comfortable doing Catholic media interviews.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, will lead the opening prayer, as he did for Trump’s first inauguration.

Dolan did not endorse Trump for president, though he has said recently he believes Trump takes his Christian faith seriously.

While Dolan was unavailable for an interview for this story, he and Trump were most recently seen together at the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. Before that, the two were seen laughing together at the Al Smith dinner in the city.

Rabbi Berman says it is a privilege to be invited to take part in such a historic day, and as the president of a university, he sees, in this moment, an opportunity for our nation.

“College campuses are at a time of unrest, and it’s specifically opportune to speak about the values of what our country stands for, because we need to educate our youth on both embodying truth and virtue and pairing a progress with purpose, knowledge with wisdom,” Berman said. “This is the time for us to think about, not just where we are today, but how we’re educating our children for tomorrow.”

A prayer service will be held Tuesday at Washington National Cathedral.

Vice President-elect JD Vance will be the second Catholic to serve in the position.

President Joe Biden became the first to do so when he served as vice president to Barack Obama.