Vasya

For those that mock the title True Orthodox and/or believe ROCOR was schismatic prior to 2007 and/or twist St. Seraphim’s jurisdictional views, but desire to venerate St. Seraphim of Platina, see the following letter : “December 13/26, 1969 Feast Day of St. Herman of Alaska Your Eminence,   Most Reverend and Dear Vladyka! Bless!   We humbly dare, dear Vladyka, to express our boundless gratitude for the decision to glorify the heavenly patron of America, the Blessed Monk Herman. In this act, we see immense significance not only for Orthodox Christians of Russian origin but especially for Americans. In light of the current actions of the so-called “American Metropolia,” we implore you, dear Vladyka, on behalf of the TRUE Russian Church, to speak on the occasion of the 175th anniversary of Orthodoxy in America.102 This is especially important for those who sincerely seek to know the truth and are now deeply confused due to a lack of knowledge. We wish that you would clearly and simply explain what the Metropolia is, how it broke away from the Church Abroad, and also emphasize the significance of Father Herman, who is to this land what Saints Cyril and Methodius were to the Slavs, what Saint Vladimir was to Russia, and what Saint Sava was to Serbia. All of this would be most fitting in the context of the 175th anniversary of Orthodoxy in America. We even dare to dream of translating your words and publishing them in our journal.   Forgive us, dear Vladyka, for such bold zeal, but we know our readers and are convinced of the urgent need for such a message from you.   Please accept this copy of the newly published book On the Shore of God’s River (our third book publication) as our Nativity offering and pray for us.   With filial devotion, Your obedient servants, The Brotherhood of Father Herman of Alaska the Wonderworker   Reader Gleb Podmoshensky Reader Eugene Rose”