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| THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE PRESS-SERVICE OF THE PARISHES OF THE MOSCOW PATRIARCHATE IN THE USA IN CONNECTION WITH THE EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 |
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September 12, 2001
The Representation of The Russian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate in the USA shares the grief with the American people in connection with the acts of terrorism taken place on September 11 of this year in New York City, Washington DC and Pittsburgh. Events of this day, which have taken thousands of lives will be forever included in American and world history as one of the most tragic dates. The clergy and the laymen of the Parishes of the Moscow Patriarchate in the USA are deeply moved and touched with sorrow. On September 12, 2001 the clergy of St. Nicholas Cathedral in New York, by the blessing of His Eminence Mercurius, Bishop of Zaraisk, Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA, served the requiem (panichida) for the victims of this catostrophy, which has far reached passed national borders. The Representation of the Russian Orthodox Church in the USA expresses the deepest condolences to the relatives, families and acquaintances of those who lost their lives in this tragedy. We are ready to provide any possible help to those effected by the tragedy which has overtaken America.
The press-service of the Parishes of the Moscow Patriarchate in the USA
12 / 09 / 2001 Also on this subject:
Statement Of His Beatitude, Metropolitan Theodosius And The Holy Synod Of Bishops Of The Orthodox Church In America On The Tragic Terrorist Attacks On New York And Washington, DC
Statement of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Russia and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on the Terrorist Attacks in the United States of America St. Nicholas church destroyed in twin towers attack To the Faithful Flock of the Dioceses of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia Within the United States of America Links:
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