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Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko, Dean Emeritus of Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, Crestwood, NY, and noted Orthodox Christian priest, theologian, preacher, and speaker, fell asleep in the Lord on the afternoon of March 18, 2015.

Father Thomas was the beloved husband of Matushka Anne [Schmemann] Hopko. They were married on June 9, 1963. Together, Father Thomas and Anne are the parents of five children, sixteen grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Thank you, to each and every one of you, for your ongoing love, prayers, and concern for our dear Father Thomas! He is truly blessed, and is most grateful!

As many of you know, Fr. Thomas has had several serious health concerns over recent years. The most serious medical issue by far is his diagnosis with congestive heart failure (CHF) due to the fact that he has senile systemic amyloidosis. Simply put, the deposits of a protein-like material called amyloid lodge in the heart and cause stiffening and compromised function. Therefore, it cannot work efficiently, and heart failure ensues.

An inspiring article describing the “In-reach/Outreach Committee” established at Holy Cross Church, Medford, NJ is now available as part of the Department of Christian Service and Humanitarian Aid's Parish Ministry Resources, formerly known as the Resource Handbook.

It was a most blessed Sunday of Orthodoxy at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church with Father Pau Ruiz Gomar our parish priest, along with seven other priests who served the Vespers with the faithful in attendance from Romanian, Serbian, Ukrainian, Antiochian and OCA jurisdictions.

The choir and faithful sang most beautifully which made it a most rich and powerful expression of faith!