Schema-Archimandrite Panteleimon (Voepel) Reposes in the Lord
With great sadness but also with joyful faith in the Resurrection of our Lord, we announce the repose of our beloved father in Christ, Schema-Archimandrite Panteleimon (Voepel). He fell asleep in the Lord early this morning, April 24th, just before 3 a.m. He died peacefully at home, in the kellia where he has welcomed monks, clergy, and pilgrims for many years, surrounded by his devoted spiritual children. As he was nearing the end, his cell attendant read the Canon for the Departure of the Soul, and at the conclusion of the final prayer, Fr. Panteleimon quietly gave his soul back into God's hands.
The monastery clergy immediately prepared his body for burial. Once it was placed in a coffin, the monastic brotherhood processed from his kellia to our current chapel, where the first Pannykhida was served according to the special Bright Week rubrics. At the conclusion of the Pannykhida, the body was transferred to the nave of the new church, where it will remain until the funeral. The funeral will take place on Bright Saturday, April 26th. A more detailed schedule of events will be forthcoming shortly.
Please pray for the repose of the ever-memorable servant of God, Schema-Archimandrite Panteleimon. May his memory be eternal!
Christ Is Risen!
God almighty is blessing his servant and welcoming him into the Heavenly kingdom. Amen, amen, amen.
RIP my beloved Brother in Christ.
Thank you for your spiritual inspiration.
My Deepest Condolences to all. Uncle Jim Rest in Peace with the Lord.
Heartfelt condolences to the monastic community and family Father leaves behind from the Johnstones in St. Louis. Will miss his spiritual guidance and kindly smile that we have known for so many, many years. Memory Eternal and a peaceful rest.
Eternal be his memory! Christ is risen! I will miss him personally as a friend and confessor.
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