Requiescat in Pace, Vladyki Laurus

Images of the funeral of Metropolitan Laurus Skurla are matched with the Lamentatio of Don Juan de Lienas (17th century Spanish).

There are those who oppose such a juxtaposition or the use of Latin by Orthodox Christians... I say, this is an artistic work in honour of Vladyki, it is not meant to be used in Church, so, I have freedom to create, so long as I stay within the bounds of good taste.

I stood in the presence of sanctity last Friday. I have never experienced the like before, nor shall I again, I believe. May I keep this memory fresh to the end of my days.

Pray for us sinners, O Holy Father Laurus!

Thanks to Maxime for reminding me of how to spell Latin.

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[peterann1]

Excellent! A bit too ornate for me. My moms last wishes were Episcopal Rite One with incense, bells and chants.

Keep up your Good Works. If you know the service....language is not a problem.

[cossack207]

beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[yannagretchen]

Thank you for posting this.

I had the pleasure of attending services with Vladyka Laurus presiding at the St. John Chrysostom Symposium in House Springs, MO., the year my daughter and I were received into the Church. It was an experience which I will always remember.

May he ever intercede for the Russian Church and for her people in the homeland and in the diaspora!

[alexisprotopopo]

may god be with you !!! and beautiful song as well

[churchsinger]

The photos and the music are so peaceful!

Verchnaya pamyat' Vladyke

[Pianoloverok]

Excellent!!!!!!!!