Although I wasn't online to post, I remembered in prayer our very dear friend, Father Serge, on the 10th anniversary of his repose. We learned so much from him over the years and enjoyed not just his spiritual wisdom, but his historical perspectives, his humor, just his mere presence. In some respects, it seems impossible that it has been 10 years; in other respects, it seems so much longer, when you go back and look at some of the exchanges we had with him.
O God of all spiritual and corporeal beings, You Who trampled death, broke the power of Satan and granted life to the whole world, now, O Lord, grant continued rest to the soul of Your departed servant, the Archimandrite Serge, in a place of light, freshness, and peace, where there is no pain, sorrow, or mourning.
As You are a gracious God and the Lover of mankind, remember his years of service to You and forgive him every transgression committed by him in word, deed, or thought, since there is no man alive who has not sinned, for You alone are without sin and You are the Resurrection and the Life, O Christ our God, and we render glory to You, together with Your Eternal Father, and Your most Holy, gracious, and life-giving Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.
May the memory of our dear friend and brother, Father Serge, be eternal and blessed.
