Condolences to Metropolitan Nikita's relatives, close ones, and spiritual children of Protodeacon Dimitry Vakhrushchevtranslated

With deep sorrow I received the news of the passing of the clergyman of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God Cathedral complex in Krasnoyarsk, Protodeacon Dimitry Vakhrushchev, who reposed in the Lord.

I express my sincere condolences to the clergy, parishioners, relatives, close ones, and all spiritual children of the deceased shepherd.

Father Dimitry had a long and fruitful path of service on the land of Krasnoyarsk — he fulfilled his assigned duties with responsibility and diligence, lovingly sought to serve his neighbors, and was beloved by the flock.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" (Matt. 5:4) — these words of the Savior will strengthen us in our sorrow and give hope for a meeting in eternity.

With heartfelt prayers sharing your heavy loss, I offer fervent prayers to our Lord Jesus Christ that He may rest the soul of His newly-reposed servant among the righteous, where there is no sickness or sorrow but an endless life. Eternal and blessed memory!

With love in the Lord,

+NIKITA

Metropolitan of Krasnoyarsk and Achinsk

Head of the Krasnoyarsk Metropolitan District