Thanks so much for answering right away - SEVERAL of my questions!
I wondered if that could be Mother Isikhia, but haven't seen her picture for long time.
I always had thought that was a Japanese version of an Orthodox name--thanks for clearing that up!
It looks like too from that report, that there was a new tonsure, Sister or Mother Dosithea - was this at this same Convent? Are they attracting any new sisters, do you hear from your contacts in California? Is Fr John Kochergin still the priest there? It's difficult to find information that is sure to be up to date until ROCiE gets maybe a little more organized after this great event.
I so agree about the New Yorkskaya Icon or whatever they call it! The Kostroma one makes him look a little fearful or strange, I had thought. No offense.
The Kievskaya one was - I know what you meant - too stereotypical. Could be any of the galaxy of Prepodobny's, is that word? There is nothing to indicate Metropolitan Philaret's unique, warm, kindly features. Thus for me as well, that type is not so appealing.
You are fortunate indeed to get a copy of the Icon and the prosphora. I personally think that this was a big event and merits more publicity.
I was watching out for news of the glorification, as I was quite interested. After nothing showed up for awhile, I forgot!
I'm going to print that Icon whenever I get the chance. Hope Mansonville is not in any danger of being apprehended by the villians in New York and/or Canada.
Speaking of some of them alive or posthumously, I just found a print of Bishop Laurus of ROCOR when he was the Bishop of Manhattan under Metropolitan Philaret. Probably his first official portrait.
If anyone hasn't seen this, he wouldn't BELIEVE the immense size of his pectoral Cross and Panaghia! They look about half a foot tall each! They take up his entire chest. In conjunction with his almost smirk at the viewer, one could not see those much-lauded qualities in him of humility and meekness. The smug look in the younger Laurus' eyes and surprising "I'm tough" posture suggests that he was - I assert - a career bishop from the very first who had broken into the hallowed ranks of the ROCOR Hierarchy. For what precise goal? This is a matter for much past, present and future speculation, no doubt!
