Sts Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Institute
17 Mar 08: The First Hierarch of ROCOR Metropolitan Laurus passed away on the day of the Triumph of Orthodoxy – 16 March 2008
Eternal Memory!
The fifth First Hierarch of ROCOR Metropolitan Laurus peacefully reposed in the Lord on the first Sunday of Great Lent – the Triumph of Orthodoxy. The funeral, God willing, will be held towards the end of this week, in all likelihood on Friday 21 March 2008.
Archbishop Hilarion is planning to arrive in the USA for the funeral on Thursday 20 March.