His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon attends event in honor of Archimandrite Roman (Braga)
On Friday, May 2, 2025, at the invitation of His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon traveled to Holy Dormition Monastery in Rives Junction, MI, to participate in an event commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the repose of Archimandrite Roman (Braga).
Upon his arrival in Detroit, His Beatitude was greeted by His Grace Bishop Andrei of Cleveland. His Beatitude then traveled to Holy Dormition Monastery where he was greeted by His Eminence, Father John Konkle, the monastery priest, and Mother Gabriela, abbess of Holy Dormition Monastery.
The celebration began with daily vespers, served by Father John, followed by the Akathist to the Burning Bush served by Archimandrite Joseph (Morris), Abbot of St. Gregory Palamas Monastery.
Following dinner in the monastery refectory, talks were given about Archimandrite Roman by Archimandrite Joseph (Morris) and Mother Christophora.
On Saturday, May 3rd, His Beatitude presided at the celebration of the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. Concelebrating with HIs Beatitude were His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago, and His Grace Bishop Andrei. Concelebrating clergy included Archimandrite Joseph and Father John along with Hierodeacon Benedict (Oancea), Protodeacon Peter Ilchuk, and Protodeacon Laike Misikir. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel offered the sermon. Following the Liturgy, a memorial service was served by the Hierarchs at Father Roman’s graveside.
A festive luncheon was held where His Beatitude offered a brief talk on the discipline of prayer. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel also offered a brief talk on the future of Orthodoxy in North America. Further reflections about Father Roman were then offered by Archbishop Nathaniel and Father John Konkle.