+Metropolitan Hilarion
Metropolitan Hilarion, much beloved First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, reposed in the Lord on May 16, 2022 after a lengthy illness.
Metropolitan Hilarion’s parents – his father Alexei Kapral, and his mother, Euphrosynia (née Kasyaniuk) – were from the village of Obenizha in Volyhn , Ukraine . In 1929, during the Polish occupation, the local populace was persecuted and oppressed by Poles attempting to turn Western Ukraine into a Polish province. Thus, the 19-year-old Alexei and his young wife decided to emigrate to Canada. At the time, the Canadian government afforded immigrants the opportunity to obtain large tracts of land in Western Canada ; it was there that the young family settled. Upon their arrival in the province of Alberta , the Kapral family received 160 acres of untilled land, as well as $100 in cash, a hammer, and an axe, with which to build themselves a home. In the developing Spirit River region, there were some 200 Ukrainians, and in view of the oncoming cold, they quickly built themselves houses. The great economic crisis of 1929-1930 affected the settlers as well, making an already hard life even more difficult. To find work, Alexei Kapral had to travel far from home, and he earned but 25 cents per day. Nonetheless, the family grew ever larger – five boys and two girls filled the house with children’s voices, speaking Ukrainian at home. Their parents also spoke Russian and Polish.
The youngest member of the family was Igor, the future Metropolitan Hilarion. He was born on January 6, 1948, in Spirit River, and spent his childhood in the country. He had to walk over three miles to school every day. Later he transferred to another school in Blueberry Creek, but returned to finish high school, which he graduated in 1966. From his youth, Igor attended Holy Trinity Russian Church, located close to Spirit River. There were many conflicts among the parishioners, some of whom wanted the church to transfer to the Ukrainian Autocephalous Church. The parish later transferred to the diocese of Archbishop Panteleimon (Rudika), who served first in the Russian Church Abroad, later switching to the Moscow Patriarchate. Young Igor, meanwhile, found a spiritual father in the Russian Church Abroad, in the Right Reverend Sava (Saracevic), Bishop of Edmonton, a Serb who greatly revered our Holy Hierarch St. John (Maximovitch, +1966).
From his youth, Igor felt drawn to the Church, and loved to read books and periodicals on religion and morals. In 1967, when Igor Kapral was 19 years old, he entered the Holy Trinity Theological Seminary in Jordanville , NY , USA . On graduating from the Seminary in 1972 (together with our rector, Fr. Victor – ed.), Igor entered the Holy Trinity Monastery as a novice. On December 2, 1974 he was tonsured a rassophore monk with the name Hilarion, in honor of Venerable Schema-monk Hilarion of the Kiev Caves, the famous Metropolitan of Kiev. On December 4, 1975, Archbishop Averky (Taushev, +1976), for whom the future Metropolitan served as a cell-attendant, ordained him a hierodeacon. In 1976, Bishop Laurus of Manhattan ordained him a hieromonk. The same year, Fr. Hilarion received a Master’s degree in Slavic studies and Russian literature from Syracuse University. The future First Hierarch worked simultaneously as editor of the English-language version of the magazine Orthodox Life, and as a typesetter for the monastery press.
On December 10, 1984, His Eminence Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky, +1985) and nine other bishops officiated at the consecration of Hieromonk Hilarion to the episcopacy. As Bishop of Manhattan, His Grace was also responsible for the parishes of Pennsylvania, and was also appointed the Deputy Secretary of the Synod of Bishops by the Council of Bishops. Ten years later, thanks to the archpastoral efforts of Bishop Hilarion, the number of parishes in the Eastern American Diocese grew to 64. Visiting parish after parish, Vladyka drew the love and respect of all those who met him. Holding a position of responsibility in the administrative center of the Church Abroad, Vladyka Hilaron was also an active participant in the main events of its history. In 1995, Bishop Hilarion was given the title Bishop of Washington as he continued to live in New York, but due to problems in the Diocese of Australia and New Zealand after the retirement of the ailing Archbishop Paul (Pavlov), and in recognition of his exception pastoral talents, Vladyka Hilarion was elevated to the rank of archbishop and appointed Ruling Bishop of the Diocese of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand.
In 2003, Vladyka Hilarion was awarded the right to wear the diamond cross. During the Council of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in 2006, he was appointed First Deputy President of the Synod of Bishops.
On March 16, 2008, the very day of the repose of His Eminence, Metropolitan Laurus, Archbishop Hilarion was appointed Temporary President of Synod of Bishops and of the electoral commission tasked with preparing for the Sobor of Bishops. There His Eminence was elected First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad on May 12. On May 18, 2008, Metropolitan Hilarion was enthroned in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign.
On June 9, 2017, His Holiness Patriarch Kyrill of Moscow and all Russia, presented Metropolitan Hilarion the right to wear two panagias within the spiritual territory entrusted to him.
Source: The Office Website of the Eastern American Diocese of ROCOR
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Anna Kononchik
Anna Kononchik was born in Montville, CT, October 6, 1928 to the late Joseph Stanley Pirogenia and Caroline (Skoczylas) Pirogenia. Anna reposed in the Lord on Monday, February 21, 2022.
Anna loved church as her faith was very important to her. She was a member of the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Norwich for most of her life and later became a founding member of the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia in Norwich. She was instrumental in founding Holy New Martyrs, being very involed in the Sisterhood and always helping out at our annual Fall Festival. She will be greatly missed.
Anna was preceded in death by her brother Joseph S Pirogenia. She is survived by her daughter Sandra Kononchik and husband Bill Gorman who were her caretakers for nine years before her passing. Also, her grandson Nicholas who tended to her gardens and ran errands for her. A son Michael Kononchik, and wife Diane, and their sons Brian and Gregory. A son Joseph Kononchik, and children Joseph and Katelyn. Also, several greatgrandchildren.
MEMORY ETERNAL!
Helen Tarryk
A founding member of oiur parish and the mother of other founding members, Helen Tarryk, 93,
reposed peacefully in the Lord on Sunday March 10, 2013. She was born in Manhattan, NY on April 11, 1919 to the late Dimitry and Emilia (Sczyk) Pisarko. Helen was a wonderful Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Wife, Sister,
Sister-in-law and Friend to all. She was" a friendly ray of sunshine", to quote from her high school year book. She will be truly missed. Memory Eternal!
Her Orthodox faith was very important to her as a member of St. Nicholas and Holy New Martyrs and Confessors Churches in Norwich. Helen had a beautiful singing voice and was a member of both church choirs. Calling Hours will be held Friday evening from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. with Panikhida Services at 7 P.M. at Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia Church, Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 10 A.M. at the church with interment immediately following at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cemetery, 94 Salem Tnpk., Norwich, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to Holy New Martyrs Church Norwich.
She will be truly missed. May her Memory be Eternal!
Regina Pishal
Regina Pishal February 9, 1939 - November 16, 2011 Norwich - Regina (Kozlowski) Pishal, 72 wife of the late Paul Pishal of Lucas Park Rd., died Wednesday afternoon at the Hartford Hospital. Born in Wilno, Poland on February 9, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Luba (Antiporowich) Kozlowski. On May 26, 1979 in Hartford at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, she was united in marriage to Paul Pishal who died on July 24, 2007. Prior to her retirement she was employed as an insurance rater. Mrs. Pishal was a devoted member of the Orthodox Church of the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia. Surviving are two step sons Victor Pishal of Derby, Paul Pishal of Johnscreek, GA, a step daughter Olga Attebery of Atlanta, GA, and two grandchildren Alexander and Elizabeth Pishal. Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 26 at 10 A.M. in the Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville, NY, with burial to follow in the Monastery's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Regina's memory may be made to The Orthodox Church of the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia, 364 Canterbury Tpke., Norwich, CT 06360.
Alexander HorochivskyAlexander Horochivsky December 29, 1928 - November 13, 2011 Norwich - Alexander Horochivsky, 82, of 86 Cedar St. died Sunday at his home. He was born in Hartford on December 29, 1928 the son of the late Very Reverend Vasil and Maria (Krayniak) Horochivsky. Alex was employed for over 30 years as an accountant at Electric Boat in Groton before retiring. He is survived by two brothers, Nicholas Horochivsky of Uncasville and Michael Horochivsky of Lompoc, CA and nieces and nephews. He was, for many years, a faithful member of our church. A Graveside Service was held on Wednesday November 16th 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery in Chesterfield. We shall miss him.
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Metropolitan Laurus
On Sunday, 16 March 2008, on the day of the Triumph of Orthodoxy, His Eminence Metropolitan Laurus, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, reposed in the Lord.
The late Vladyka Laurus "fought the good fight, completed the course, preserved inviolate the faith," and conquered the long division in the Russian Church.
May His Eminence abide in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Memory eternal to him!
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Bruce (Herman) Goodsell
Bruce Goodsell - Dec. 23, 1946 - June 13, 2008
With the repose of Bruce Goodsell, Holy New Martyrs and its' community have lost a beloved friend and brother in faith. He came to us with energy and drive that are reflected in the many projects in which he was engaged as a truly active part of our Church family. "Everywhere I look," said one parishioner, "I can see his handiwork." Our choir director said, with tears: "I can still hear him join us in singing the Creed and the Our Father.” No one he met in our midst was left untouched. He was a mentor to some, confidant to others, a friend to all. Above all, he was a man of piety whose faith and example remain an inspiration for us all. Remember us in your prayers, Bruce, as we remember you.
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Panakhida (Memorial Service) - Thursday June 19 at 7:00 pm
Funeral - Friday June 20 at 9:00 am