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September 4, 2010
A new section has been opened on the diocesan website, dedicated to the memory of Archbishop Nikon (Rklitsky)

an.lg.jpg (76678 bytes)In connection with the 34th anniversary of the repose of the ever-memorable Archbishop Nikon (Rklitsky), a new section has been opened on the diocesan website, dedicated to the blessed memory of His Eminence.

A message from the diocesan secretary:

Reverend fathers, dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

This section of our website is dedicated to the memory of Archbishop Nikon (Rklitsky), one of the greatest archpastors of the Russian Church Abroad and our diocese. In 1975, on the 25th anniversary of his archpastoral service, Archbishop Nikon published "My Work in the Vineyard of Christ," a collection of his sermons and articles written over the course of his work as an hierarch of the Eastern American Diocese.

On the first page of the book, His Eminence writes: "We hope that, in the future, when Holy Russia is resurrected, the history of the Russian Church Abroad as the guardian of Holy Russian Orthodox in the years of tribulations will be written." Today, when Holy Russia is being resurrected, these words of the Russian Diasporan hierarch are aimed directly at us.

The Lord have seen fit to make us sinners witnesses to the resurrection of Holy Russia. In this we are given a great responsibility.

In order to best prepare for the challenges of the future, we must better understand our roots and draw from the lessons of our forebears. Archbishop Nikon was a pillar of faith, a great man of prayer, and a magnificent orator, who continued the work of his teachers – Metropolitan Anthony (Khrapovitsky), Metropolitan Anastassy (Gribanovsky), and Archbishop Vitaly (Maximenko). The sermons and articles contained within this book allow the reader to glance into the glorious past of our diocese.

For the first time ever, these sermons are available to readers on our site not only in Russian, but in English, as well. The Diocesan Media Office will be regularly updating the section with new sermons and articles with the goal of preserving the history of the diocese for future generations and continuing the legacy of Archbishop Nikon.

With love in Christ,

Archpriest Serge Lukianov
Diocesan Secretary

September 4, 2010 – 34th anniversary of Archbishop Nikon’s repose

Media Office of the Eastern American Diocese