The final hymn of the memorial service offered for the departed. “Grant rest eternal in blessed repose, O Lord, to the soul of Thy servant, N., and make his memory to be eternal.” These are words that echo in my mind as I pray for the soul of my newly-departed father – and all the departed.
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Fr. Stephen is a priest of the Orthodox Church in America, Pastor Emeritus of St. Anne Orthodox Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He is also author of Everywhere Present and the Glory to God podcast series.
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Amen!
Memory Eternal.
May his memory be eternal, Fr. Stephen.
May God grant eternal rest, light, and peace to your father and Vladika Dmitry.
Yes, may God grant them rest, light and peace.
And yet more consolation to you in the loss of your other father.
Dana
Memory Eternal.
I am lighting a candle for you in prayer, Fr. Stephen, for God’s mercy and comfort during this time.
Thank you for this Fr. Stephen. I treasure your blog.
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