I woke up around 12:47 AM and immediately thought of
our Warden... (all my lampadas were still lit for him...)
***
And indeed, got the news via a beautiful email that he
peacefully passed away, with his priest and two of his oldest
Orthodox friends and a newer Orthodox friend
who, to quote our priest":
"immediately began the first Litya for the Departed,
followed by the Canon for the Newly Departed
and the Prayer of Absolution for the newly reposed."
***
My Husband has known this dear, eccentric and lovable
man since 1991.
I met him myself 5 years ago this past November
and loved him immediately.
***
Please pray for us as we grieve, and for my Husband
as he will be very involved in the final things for our Warden
and for our health.
***
My Husband had 2 doctors appointments yesterday, Monday, in NYC
and his first day back to work after being on sick leave 5 weeks.
Please pray that he does not relapse and that I too can
keep my health up.
***
Our Warden's Orthodox names are Patrick George.
Please remember him in your prayers!
***
Memory Eternal!
Memory Eternal!
Memory Eternal!
11 comments:
Oh, I'm so sad to see this news, Elizabeth. Many prayers flying to you and your husband, and all who are grieving the Warden's loss... He goes home God! In Christ ((LOVE & HUGS))
I have prayed for him several times these past few days and will certainly continue to do so. Prayers for you all and all who are grieving. Love and hugs.
Memory eternal! May God grant him a little corner of Paradise!
Such sad news. Prayers continue for him, for you and Mr Husband.
Memory eternal!
I'm sorry to hear this news, Elizabeth. I hope you and your husband are feeling better now and stay healthy!
Sad news for you. May your health improve and keep you both strong.
Dear Elizabeth,what a sad blow to lose your dear friend! We have the promise of stepping from this life into God's kingdom.As the hymn goes,"Blessed Assurance,Jesus is mine."
I sincerely hope that you and Mr.Husband grow in health daily.
Warm regards
Ann Marie
What a loss, and so quickly... Memory Eternal!
Yes - memory eternal.
sorry for your loss. I hope both you and your husband enjoy excellent health as spring time approaches!
Praying for your and the parish at this difficult time. Memory eternal!
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