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Published by the
Orthodox Church in
America, June 1, 2005
Archpastoral
Message of Metropolitan Herman for the June
2005 Seminary Appeal |
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June 2005
Dearly Beloved in Christ,
Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen!
This July, we will gather as the Orthodox Church
in America at the 14th All-American Council in
Toronto, Ontario. Reflecting on the theme “Our
Church and the Future,” the delegates will discuss
the essentials of building up of Christ’s Holy
Church in North America. Today, the growing number
of mission communities and the increasing
enrollment at our seminaries bear witness to our
Church’s commitment to continue the mission of
Saint Herman of Alaska and his companions to bring
Orthodox Christianity to the peoples of this
continent.
As more missions are planted and an increasing
number of today’s clergy reach retirement age, the
need for qualified candidates to serve the Church
will increase in the years to come. The future of
every parish depends on your commitment to assist
those who accept the call to minister to the needs
of our faithful. Your support of the annual OCA
Seminary Appeal will help reduce the expense of
training tomorrow’s leaders today!
It is my prayer that you will join me in providing
generous financial assistance to those who have
made great personal sacrifices in their desire to
serve as choir directors, teachers, professors,
deacons, and priests. Please remember to pray for
them, that God will strengthen their service and
inspire even more individuals to accept the call
to serve in the vineyard of Our Lord.
May God bless you abundantly for making a
commitment to theological education and formation
and to the future leaders of the Orthodox Church
in America.
With love in the risen Lord,
+ HERMAN
Archbishop of Washington and New York
Metropolitan of All America and Canada
Learn about the 2005 Seminary Appeal.
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