April 6, 2012
Howell, NJ: Statement from the Diocesan Office regarding the health of Metropolitan Hilarion

In a brief statement released on April 5th, His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, thanked the clergy and faithful of the Eastern American Diocese for their prayers and letters of support during his post-operative recovery. The Metropolitan successfully underwent knee replacement surgery in Australia on February 20. His Eminence has already been able to serve in Australia, but will be expected to experience some pain for several weeks as he continues physical therapy.

We ask the clergy and faithful of the Eastern American Diocese to continue praying for the health of Metropolitan Hilarion in their private prayers. However, the special petitions for His Eminence during the Augmented Litany should no longer be said.

Because of both health and visa issues, the Metropolitan will remain in Australia for the Great Feast of Pascha and will return to the Eastern American Diocese shortly thereafter. Further information will be published as it becomes available.

Media Office of the Eastern American Diocese