Metropolitan Tikhon (OCA) calls for prayer for those facing hurricanes

Syosset, New York, September 29, 2022

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona, which caused extensive damage in eastern Canada, and as Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the U.S., is wreaking havoc across Florida, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, the primate of the Orthodox Church in America, is calling upon his flock to offer increased prayers for all those effected by the storms.

As His Beatitude writes, Hurricane Fiona “devastated Atlantic Canada, killed three people, swept entire homes out to sea, and leaves thousands without power,” while Hurricane Ian has forced millions in Florida to evacuate.

Met. Tikhon writes:

I ask that you intensify your prayers for everyone in the midst of these natural disasters. In particular, for those facing Hurricane Ian, please pray for the safety of the people and parishes of the Orthodox Church in America in addition to all Floridians. Likewise, pray for those suffering and struggling to rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona. For those who have already lost their lives in this disaster we ask that the Lord grant them a place of rest “where there is neither sickness, nor sorrow, nor sighing, but life everlasting”.

May Christ our true God, who “rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, ‘Peace! Be still!’” (Mk. 4:39), protect all facing the coming storm and bring comfort and hope to those now suffering.

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9/29/2022

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