A blessed Nativity / Theophany season to all!
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Repose, Lord, the souls of deceased your servants, our forefathers, fathers and brothers,
orthodox Christians, who are buried here and everywhere,
and God's servant Thomas.
Give them, Lord, your kingdom and participation in your endless blessed life
and forgive them every transgression voluntary and involuntary.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and the Holy Spirit,
now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your friend.
May our LORD bless him. With etenal life and peace and give strength to his family and his Memory Eternal