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!
Thank you, Maxime, for reminding me of the correct Latin spelling.
Thank you Varvara!
I, the sinner, was there too. We suffered a great loss, but we have another intercessor in heaven – and an example to follow forever.
Comment by Hieromonk Alesander — Friday, 28 March 2008 @ 14:45
Thank you for sharing images from Met. Laurus’ funeral.
Yes, I agree with Hieromonk Alesander, we have another intercessor in heaven– an intercessor who loved Christ’s Church and who understands the trials and obstacles that the Church faces.
Comment by aka: herman — Friday, 28 March 2008 @ 21:57