Hieroschemamonk Silouan (Lightle), New Mexico Abbot, Reposes

Memory Eternal: Hieroschemamonk Silouan (Lightle), Abbot of Holy Archangel Michael Monastery

With sorrow, we announce the repose of Hieroschemamonk Silouan (Lightle), Abbot of the Monastery of the Holy Archangel Michael in Cañones, New Mexico, who fell asleep in the Lord on the night of Monday, October 12, 2026, following a long battle with cancer.

Father Silouan faithfully served the Orthodox Church for many years, dedicating his life to prayer, monastic obedience, and the spiritual care of the brotherhood entrusted to him. As abbot of Holy Archangel Michael Monastery, he played an important role in the development and growth of the monastic community in northern New Mexico.

The monastery was originally established as a skete in 1993 before receiving its designation as a monastery in 2009. Under Father Silouan’s leadership, the community grew into a brotherhood of twelve monks, continuing the Orthodox Christian tradition of monastic prayer, worship, and spiritual life.

The funeral service for Hieroschemamonk Silouan is being held today, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Holy Archangel Michael Monastery in Cañones, New Mexico. Following the funeral, Father Silouan will be…