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September 1, 2011
Metropolitan Hilarion: "Let us continue to pray for those who are still suffering in the wake of this natural disaster"

On Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th of August, on the great Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, despite the threat of the approaching Hurricane Irene, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, led the divine services in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City. His Eminence was co-served by His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Jerome of Manhattan and cathedral clergy.

On Sunday evening, as the hurricane left the shores of the East Coast, Metropolitan Hilarion issued a statement in which he gave thanks to the Lord for His great and abundant mercy. His Eminence also said, "It is no coincidence that our churches suffered relatively minor damage because of the timing of the hurricane, which coincided with the Dormition of the Mother of God. I am deeply grateful to the reverend clergy and faithful of our Diocese for their fervent prayers during this difficult time. Let us offer thanksgiving to our All-Merciful Savior and continue to pray for those who are still suffering in the wake of this natural disaster."

Media Office of the Eastern American Diocese