July 14, Pravmir. The Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church has approved the rite of the burial of unbaptized infants during their meeting on July 14, 2018. It was reported by Priest Alexander Volkov, Press Secretary of His Holiness, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia. According to Fr. Alexander, this rite will become mandatory … Continue reading Russian Orthodox Church approves rite of burial for unbaptized infants
O Death, where is your sting?
O Death, where is your sting? O Hell, where is your victory? Christ is risen, and you are overthrown. Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen. Christ is risen, and the angels rejoice. Christ is risen, and life reigns. Christ is risen, and not one dead remains in the grave. For Christ, being risen … Continue reading O Death, where is your sting?
Remembering
Today is October 15th, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. It's been over six years since we lost Innocent and this site was started, nearly six years since we lost Andrew, over three since we lost Gabriel, and almost exactly three since we lost Demetrius. So much water under the bridge, so many tears, so … Continue reading Remembering
Some Updates
As I mentioned previously, the Assembly of Bishops was to consider our proposal of a miscarriage/stillbirth booklet for clergy when they met in mid-September. As it turns out, time was too short for it to make it to the agenda. This is disappointing, of course, but our subcommittee is considering publishing it independently. When I … Continue reading Some Updates
Memorial Video: Isaiah, 13 weeks
You might recognize Isaiah from his photos here on Lost Innocents. You can read his story, and that of his older brother Micah on the blog, Always Their Mother.
Encouraging news from Russia
In Russia, Fr. Daniel Goryachev is insisting that mothers and other family members be given a chance to see their stillborn babies and bury them. At the current time they are not shown to the families and are disposed of as medical waste, regardless of gestational age.“Even if abortions are finally outlawed, the public conscience … Continue reading Encouraging news from Russia
In the news…
(Source, and additional photos) A subcommittee of the Committee for Pastoral Practice of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops was convened from March 12-14 in Antiochian Village in Pennsylvania for the purpose of addressing the current lack of a common service for miscarried or stillborn infants and associated pastoral guidance. In attendance were: (L-R) Mat. … Continue reading In the news…
Upcoming meeting…
Next week I will fly to Pennsylvania and stay at Antiochian Village for a few days. I was invited to work with some other Orthodox Christians to help draft a memorial service for miscarried and stillborn babies and put together resources for priests and parishes to use to assist grieving families. Other than having put … Continue reading Upcoming meeting…
Icon of He Who Loves the Innocent
I believe the intent of this icon was to commemorate the victims of abortion, but all of our babies who die before birth are loved dearly by God.Available from Uncut Mountain Supply.h/t Byzantine Texas
A Prayer of Thanksgiving
Most merciful Lord, we thank Thee for allowing us to share in the wonder of thy creation by being co-creators of these precious lives. We thank Thee for the blessing of time spent with our children, however short it may seem to us in this life, and for the assurances of their eternal life in … Continue reading A Prayer of Thanksgiving
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