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Bishop Andrew Pataki, Emeritus of Passaic, Falls Asleep in the Lord

Statement from Bishop William of Passaic, December 8, 2011:

His Excellency, Bishop Andrew Pataki, Bishop-Emeritus of the Eparchy of Passaic has fallen asleep in the Lord today, Thursday, December 8, 2011 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident which occurred earlier this afternoon.

We ask for your prayers at this difficult time. Please keep +Bishop Andrew and his family in your prayers.

Funeral arrangements are pending and further information will follow.

May God grant to His servant the high priest +Bishop Andrew

Blessed Repose and Eternal Memory!

The Spirit of Truth

O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, You are everywhere present and fill all things. Treasury of Blesings and Giver of Life, come and dwell within us, cleanse us of all stain, and save our souls, O Good One.

Hymn from the Vespers of Pentecost

Wisdom from the Church Fathers

The man who follows Christ in solitary mourning is greater than he who praises Christ amid the congregation of men. 

St. Isaac the Syrian
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