On Saturday, November 16th, 2024, following his funeral, the body of Archbishop Peter was transported to Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, New York for his burial. Archbishop Peter was tonsured a monk at this monastery, the “Abroad Lavra” as it is often called, and he wished to be buried in the brotherhood cemetery there.
Vladyka’s body arrived just before the beginning of the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, November 17th, and lay in state in the monastery cathedral during all the Divine Services from that time until his burial.
On Monday, November 18th, clergymen and faithful from throughout North America gathered at the monastery to bid their last farewells to Archbishop Peter. Two Royal Houses were represented, clergymen came from California, from Canada, from throughout the east coast of America, and of course from our Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America. Five bishops led the pannykhida and burial, with Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern American and New York presiding. A large host of clergymen served, with many more praying in the cathedral, and the cathedral full to overflowing with the gathered mourners.
Following the pannykhida inside the cathedral, Archbishop Peter’s earthly remains were carried upon the shoulders of the gathered priests to his final resting place in the monastic cemetery. Vladyka was laid to rest directly beside his fellow worker in our diocesan piece of Christ’s Vineyard, Archbishop Alypy.
We ask your prayers for the repose of the soul of Archbishop Peter, and also wish to announce that all are invited to mark the 40th day since Vladyka’s repose at the Diocesan Cathedral in Des Plaines, Illinois for the feast of Sts. Barbara and John Damascene: December 17th, 2024. Detailed information in this regard will be posted on the diocesan web site in the near future.
photo credits: Alexandra Pavuk, Gregory Naasko
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