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Statement From the Chancery of the Western American Diocese on the Tragic Events in Las Vegas

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WESTERN-AMERICAN DIOCESE: October 4, 2017

Statement From the Chancery of the Western American Diocese on the Tragic Events in Las Vegas

With horror and pain in my heart I have followed reports of the recent atrocity in Las Vegas, as a result of which so many are dead and many more are injured. Our prayers, deepest feelings and sympathies are with all those affected by this unimaginable cruelty. We offer our prayers at the holy shrine of St John (Maximovich)
the Wonderworker of Shanghai and San Francisco, which contain his incorrupt, healing and life-bearing relics; and we fervently plead for his Godly intercessions, to warm and comfort the relatives of the reposed and those undergoing treatment in hospitals and elsewhere, and to appeal to the Lord of All that He would
send His heavenly peace into the hearts of all men.

From my heart I wish God’s help to the clergy and faithful of the fraternal Orthodox Churches in the region,
affected by this horrific event; to the doctors and law enforcement officials who continue even now to labor
on site for the aid of the innocent; and to those who even at this hour seek out the circumstances of this incident,
striving to bring assistance and support to those now in need.

Though in the face of such evil the darkness of the world feels overwhelming, as Christians we must never
forget that there is “a Light that shines in the darkness” (John 1:5), and that the darkness has not, and will not,
and cannot overcome it. May this terrible tragedy lead us selflessly to work toward the good, to bring more
of the Light of Christ into this “adulterous and sinful” world, making it less dark through the proclamation of His divine presence.

+ KYRILL
Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America
ROCOR

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ЗАПАДНО-АМЕРИКАНСКАЯ ЕПАРХИЯ: 4 октября 2017 г.

Заявление из канцелярии Западно-Американской епархии в связи с трагическими событиями в Лас Вегасе

С ужасом и болью в сердце следил за сообщениями о чудовищном злодеянии в Лас Вегасе, в результате которого есть погибшие и раненые. Наши молитвы, глубокие переживания и соболезнования со всеми, кого затронула эта невероятная жестокость. У священной раки с нетленными и многоцелебными мощами святителя и чудотворца Иоанна (Максимовича) молимся о том, чтобы он своим теплым предстательством согрел и утешил родственников убитых и проходящих лечение в больницах, чтобы Господь всеял именно Свой неземной мир в сердца всех людей.

От души желаю помощи Божией духовенству братских Православных Церквей, врачам и правоохранительным органам, работающим на месте, выясняющим обстоятельства произошедшего и оказывающим всем необходимую помощь и поддержку.

Пусть эта страшная трагедия подвигнет нас на то, чтобы, самоотверженно трудясь в добре, приносить побольше Света Христова в этот мир, “прелюбодейный и грешный”, делая его менее темным.

+ КИРИЛЛ
Архиепископ Сан-Францисский и Западно-Американский
РПЦЗ

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Source: synod.com

Monastery of the Holy Trinity in Mexico

From Fr Nektary (Mexico) 9/23 a.m.: 9/25/217

Vladika; it seems like a long nightmare… This morning we had a third earthquake 6:3 Richter. When we hear the alarm, hysterically everybody ran to the streets from wherever we were; many half naked due to be found still in their beds.  No victims, we survived it, but are now even more fearful; people are breaking into tears, having nervous breakdowns. Three major earthquakes in only fifteen days!!!  If this continues, along with the rain, many already damaged buildings will collapse on the top of many people.  Lord have mercy on us!!!  KEEP PRAYING FOR MEXICO.

To all Faithful,

Pray for our monastics as well as for all who suffered in Mexico and throughout from the recent calamities.

Our monastery of the Holy Trinity has greatly suffered. Fortunately, the monastics are alive.

As you are all aware, Mexico has suffered two earthquakes, not to mention the calamities throughout the United States. The second 7.1 earthquake that Mexico City suffered a few days ago has brought much damage and taken lives.

In Christ,
+Archbishop Kyrill

LITANY OF FERVENT SUPPLICATION

That Thou mightest change Thine anger to mercy, and have mercy upon those people who have suffered from the earthquake in Mexico, and who are now in difficult straits, we fervently pray to Thee, hearken and have mercy.

That Thou mightest deliver them from the danger of the terrible earthquake, console the widows and orphans, restore the fallen dwellings, grant peace and tranquility, and send down Thy rich mercy, we pray Thee, O Source of Mercy, hearken and have mercy.

That Thou mightest deliver all of us, who have angered Thy long-suffering by our evil deeds, from the danger of fearful earthquakes, and give not Thine inheritance over to destruction, with compunction of heart, we pray to Thee, hearken and have mercy.

Visitors from Abroad

Sunday, July 9th, we were honored to have yet more visitors from abroad to our All Saints Parish.

Roman Torgashin, Director of VERA Orthodox Christian radio station in Moscow, his wife, Nadezhda and their children Maria, Michael,Juliania, Ekaterina and Alexandra. It was inspiring to hear the comparison of starting a mission here not unlike after the fall of communism and the churches having to start over in Russia.

These visits are good for all of us.
Many and blessed years!