On Fr Dcn Matthew's new appointment
 

I missed this. Is it something that needs prayer? (Obviously everything does, but does this need more than usual?)

I would have mentioned this earlier, but I thought it wouldbe more appropriate for Fr Matthew himself to relate. However, since it has now been announced on the diocesan website:

• Archbishop Kyrill has received Deacon Dr. Matthew Steenberg into the ranks of clergy of the Western American Diocese from the Diocese of Sourozh. Father Matthew is assigned to the St. Tikohon's Church in San Francisco and as the new principal of St. John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy in San Francisco. Fr David Moser

May God's abundant blessings be with Father Deacon Matthew on this new and exciting endeavor.
Amen.

In Christ our Lord,
Alice

ok, I don't know what to write I am so happy.

Axios, Axios, Axios

Oh my. He's to become an American again. What a cross to bear! Let us pray to the Lord for him. http://www.monachos.net/forum/images/smilies/wink.png

Dn. Patrick

He's to become an American again *again*??? Is Father Deacon Matthew not British???

What a blessing to those in San Francisco! Many.... semesters!

Peace - Andrew

Had you fooled, didn't he? He's been there long enough you'd think he was a native, but he was actually born in the States. Montana, I think.

Wow, this means I might actually get to meet him! San Fran is a far drive but it's better than trying to cross the pond.

Spare a thought for us in the Antipodes, my friend!http://www.monachos.net/forum/images/smilies/tongue.pnghttp://www.monachos.net/forum/images/smilies/wink.png

There is always the 8th day my sister. http://www.monachos.net/forum/images/smilies/smile.png

I was just there. I thought the name looked familiar! Congratulations! Many years!

Jolly good show, old chap! http://www.monachos.net/forum/images/smilies/smile.png