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No one would think that Roberto and I were so close. I met him when I was 14 and he really helped me out when I was feeling down in those awkward teenage years; he stood by me all the time when I needed him. Even after I moved away, we stayed close. But while I continued in my studies and eventually became a priest, he continued to live a wild life and had several runins with the law. I never listened to those who told me he was a bad influence, etc.; I defended this friend of mine to the end. He may not have been a good Orthodox believer, a productive member of society, or anything like that. But he is one of the only people on earth who has never treated me unkindly, who always stood by me, who always provided me with friendship, and never cheated me. He could not make it to my ordination, so he left after work and drove over night to visit me in the monastery a few days later. Unfortunately, he was driving early this morning and lost control of his car, and reposed. He leaves behind his siblings, mother, father, and many friends. We didn't talk all the time, but I can't imagine not having him there "somewhere" to talk to if needed. Please pray for his soul and for his family as well. Thank you. Fr Anastasios  |
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« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2008, 03:23:25 PM » |
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Lord have mercy on Your servants Roberto and Fr. Anastasios, and make Roberto's memory to be eternal.
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« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2008, 03:35:32 PM » |
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My condolences. Memory be eternal!
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« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2008, 03:43:30 PM » |
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Memory eternal! Lord have mercy on Roberto's family and friends.
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« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2008, 03:48:57 PM » |
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Memory Eternal.
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« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2008, 03:50:57 PM » |
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My thoughts and prayers are with you, Father. I'm terribly sorry for your loss.
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« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2008, 04:01:57 PM » |
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My deepest condolences at your loss, Father.
May the Lord have mercy on Roberto's soul and may He give strength to those who are grieving.
Memory Eternal!
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« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2008, 04:08:15 PM » |
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May our Lord comfort you Father, and all who mourn! Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your dear friend, Roberto!
May the Lord have mery upon Roberto and may He comfort and console Roberto's grieving family and friends.
Memory Eternal!!!
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+ Our dear sister Martha (Rosehip) passed away on Dec 20, 2010. May her memory be eternal! +
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« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2008, 04:11:30 PM » |
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Memory eternal and blessed repose!
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« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2008, 04:24:34 PM » |
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Memory Eternal! My deep condolences, Father Anastasios.
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« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2008, 04:31:46 PM » |
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Memory eternal, and Lord have mercy
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« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2008, 04:37:05 PM » |
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My thoughts and prayers are with you, Father, at this tragic news. May you and your family be comforted by the Lord at this time.
May Roberto's memory be eternal!
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« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2008, 05:03:20 PM » |
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« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2008, 05:13:15 PM » |
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May Roberto's memory be eternal!
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
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« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2008, 07:29:50 PM » |
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Condolences, Father Anastasios. May Roberto's memory be eternal.
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« Reply #15 on: November 19, 2008, 07:32:18 PM » |
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Memory Eternal
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« Reply #16 on: November 19, 2008, 08:24:23 PM » |
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Prayers...
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An old timer is a man who's had a lot of interesting experiences -- some of them true.
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« Reply #17 on: November 19, 2008, 10:15:26 PM » |
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Memory Eternal. Sincere condolences for your loss, Father.
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« Reply #18 on: November 19, 2008, 10:32:45 PM » |
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Father A., I offer my deepest condolences for your loss.
May Roberto's memory be eternal.
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« Reply #19 on: November 19, 2008, 10:46:03 PM » |
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My deepest condolences to you and your family and friends, Father Anastasios.
May God grant eternal comfort to His servant Roberto. Lord, have mercy. Senor, ten piedad. Kyrie Eleison.
Eternal be his memory!
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« Reply #20 on: November 19, 2008, 11:32:00 PM » |
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Thank you to everyone who has offered kind words and prayers.
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« Reply #21 on: November 19, 2008, 11:38:33 PM » |
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My prayers are with you, Fr. Anastasios. Lord, have mercy on your firend, Roberto, and may He strengthen all his loved ones in this time of sorrow. May Roberto's memory be eternal.
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« Reply #22 on: November 19, 2008, 11:41:15 PM » |
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Sorry to hear about your loss, Fr. Anastasios. May the Lord have mercy on and comfort those who grieve, and may Roberto's memory be eternal.
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« Reply #23 on: November 19, 2008, 11:45:47 PM » |
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May his memory be eternal!
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« Reply #24 on: November 20, 2008, 12:15:35 AM » |
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Lord have mercy on your servant Roberto! Give solace and grace for his family and friends. Amen.
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« Reply #25 on: November 20, 2008, 06:28:09 AM » |
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BLAZENI POKOJ DAJ BOZE SLUGI TVOJEG,,I DA BI BIJO BROJEN MEDJU TVOJE PRAVEDNE,,AMIN...  I VECNA MU PAMJA ....AMIN..... BOG DA MU DUSU OPROSTI I LAKA MU ZEMLJA BILA,,AMIN..... BLESSED REST GRANT O LORD TO THY SERVANT,,,MY HE BE COUNTED AMONG THY JUST,,,AMEN... MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL,,,AMEN... MAY GOD FORGIVE ALL HIS SIN'S ,,AND MAY THE EARTH BE LIGHT FOR HIM ,,,,AMEN... |
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« Reply #26 on: November 20, 2008, 11:48:28 AM » |
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How tragic. I am so sorry for your great loss that words cannot express, Father Anastasios. May Roberto's memory be eternal.
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Memory eternal.
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« Reply #28 on: November 20, 2008, 01:43:45 PM » |
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My condolences. I can only imagine how I would lost a close friend, a TRUE friend.
May his memory be eternal.
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Lord grant rest to the work of Your Hands.
Eternal be his memory.
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« Reply #30 on: November 22, 2008, 12:34:09 PM » |
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Memory eternal.
My condolences, Father.
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« Reply #31 on: November 23, 2008, 02:43:10 AM » |
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may he rest in peace
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« Reply #32 on: November 23, 2008, 03:38:27 AM » |
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Hinumdumi O Ginoo, si Roberto sa imong Ging hari-an!
May he Rest in Peace...
my deepest condolences Father...
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My condolences and prayers!
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