Memory Eternal

Our much loved, dear friend Fr. Michael Oleksa has fallen asleep in the Lord. Father Peter Chris was able to commune Father Michael and Father Daniel, Father Peter Chris, and Father Jonah were able to administer last rites before he fell asleep. He was surrounded by his immediate family and loved ones. An announcement will be sent out when funeral arrangements will be made. Those of the clergy who desire to attend the funeral will have a blessing to do so.

He was a very special friend to us here at St. Aidan and we were very blessed to have him come down and bless us with his wonderful stories and teaching over the years.

May his memory be eternal! Please remember him, his family and friends in your prayers especially during the first 40 days, and also for consolation for Matushka Xenia.

‘O God of spirits and of all flesh, Who hast trampled down death and overthrown the Devil, and given life to Thy world, do Thou, the same Lord, give rest to the soul of Thy departed servant in a place of brightness, a place of refreshment, a place of repose, where all sickness, sighing, and sorrow have fled away. Pardon every transgression which they have committed, whether by word or deed or thought. For Thou art a good God and lovest mankind; because there is no man who lives yet does not sin, for Thou only art without sin, Thy righteousness is to all eternity, and Thy word is truth.

For Thou are the Resurrection, the Life, and the Repose of Thy servants who have fallen asleep, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever unto ages of ages. Amen.’

Image: Nanwalek Sunset, Alaska. Kilann Tanapee.