His Eminence Archbishop Antony,
His Grace Bishop Daniel,
Beloved clergy and faithful of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA
Christ is risen!
It is with deep sadness that we have heard about the falling asleep in the Lord of His Eminence Metropolitan Constantine of Irinoupolis, First Hierarch of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA. We were aware of his illness and struggle. The Almighty God called His servant Metropolitan Constantine to eternal repose in the kingdom of heaven just 2 days after his 40th anniversary of Archpastoral Ministry.
It is with deep sadness that we have heard about the falling asleep in the Lord of His Eminence Metropolitan Constantine of Irinoupolis, First Hierarch of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA. We were aware of his illness and struggle. The Almighty God called His servant Metropolitan Constantine to eternal repose in the kingdom of heaven just 2 days after his 40th anniversary of Archpastoral Ministry.
Many of our Romanian people have met His Eminence Metropolitan Constantine and appreciate his kindness, fatherly love for the priests and laymen, pastoral care for every person in need. As a member of the Assembly of Bishops and brother concelebrant of the Holy Mysteries, I have always valued his wisdom and leadership.
We share with all the priests and faithful of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA the feelings of regret and sorrow. On behalf of the priests and faithful of our Archdiocese, please accept our sincere condolences. We pray our Risen Lord Jesus Christ to establish his soul where the righteous repose. We assure you of our prayers for the soul of His departed servant Metropolitan Constantine.
May God rest his soul in peace!
† Archbishop NICOLAE
The Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in the Americas
