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North Port, FL: Anniversary of Metropolitan Hilarion’s Repose commemorated in Our Lady of Pochaev Church

On Tuesday, May 16, the Russian Church Abroad commemorated the blessed repose of its First Hierarch, His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion (Kapral).

In Our Lady of Pochaev Church in North Port, FL, several parishioners specially gathered to honor the memory of our dear Vladyka.

Parish clergy celebrated Divine Liturgy, after which a panihida was served. Upon completion of the panihida, parish rector Archimandrite Stefan (Khilchuk) addressed those present with a sermon. He recalled how Vladyka Hilarion had had a direct relationship with this church, and it was at the Metropolitan’s initiative that the church and future monastic community were dedicated to the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God. His Eminence also tonsured and ordained parish cleric Fr. Arkadii (Polishchuk) a hieromonk.

The archpastor always took care for and interest in the inner life of the parish, always invited the brethren to visit Synod, and also one paid a visit to Our Lady of Pochaev Church. An image of Vladyka as a humble, wise, meek, and radiant pastor will always remain in the hearts of the community’s brethren and parishioners.

After the service, parishioners were offered a memorial repast, lovingly prepared by the brethren. Those present at the luncheon spent a long time remembering various moments from the life of the ever-memorable Metropolitan Hilarion.

May our dearly beloved pastor and preceptor inherit the Heavenly Kingdom!

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North Port, FL: Anniversary of Metropolitan Hilarion’s Repose commemorated in Our Lady of Pochaev Church - 05/16/23

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