The Head of the Imperial House of Russia, H.I.H. The Grand Duchess Maria of Russia, and her heir, H.I.H. The Grand Duke George of Russia, were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Metropolitan Feofan of Kazan and Tatarstan due to complications arising from coronavirus. (See, in Russian, https://tatmitropolia.ru/newses/eparh_newses/kaznews/default.asp?id=73242&fbclid=IwAR1NEJpSyG03SwLdgHppAcOcsS91taP1kk2BzMC4b9nvMp1fUtKjRFmB46I.)
Their Imperial Highnesses met on many occasions with His Eminence both in Moscow and in locations inside the Archpastor’s diocese. They greatly appreciated his service to the Holy Church and to the nation, and treasured his prayers and moral support. (See, in Russian)
The Grand Duchess Maria of Russia and The Tsesarevich and Grand Duke George of Russia pray for the repose of the soul of the newly-departed Archpastor and extend their condolences to His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, to the clergy of Metropolitan Feofan’s diocese, and to his spiritual children.
Grant, O Lord, eternal rest to Thy newly reposed servant, Metropolitan Feofan, and may his memory be eternal!
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