The final hymn of the memorial service offered for the departed. “Grant rest eternal in blessed repose, O Lord, to the soul of Thy servant, N., and make his memory to be eternal.” These are words that echo in my mind as I pray for the soul of my newly-departed father – and all the departed.
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August 27, 2011 at 9:40 am
Amen!
August 27, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Memory Eternal.
August 28, 2011 at 10:55 am
May his memory be eternal, Fr. Stephen.
August 28, 2011 at 7:12 pm
May God grant eternal rest, light, and peace to your father and Vladika Dmitry.
August 28, 2011 at 9:02 pm
Yes, may God grant them rest, light and peace.
And yet more consolation to you in the loss of your other father.
Dana
August 29, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Memory Eternal.
I am lighting a candle for you in prayer, Fr. Stephen, for God’s mercy and comfort during this time.
February 7, 2012 at 1:54 am
Thank you for this Fr. Stephen. I treasure your blog.