Orthodox world bids farewell to Metropolitan Filaret at Holy Dormition Zhirovichi Monastery

15 января 2021

The Orthodox world is bidding farewell to Metropolitan Filaret, the High Priest of All Belarus, at Holy Dormition Zhirovichi Monastery. The lord’s body was transported there the day before late at night. Once, Metropolitan Filaret saved the monastery from closure. All night long the inhabitants of the monastery read the Gospel at the High Priest’s coffin. Clergymen from all over the country, the faithful, and the parishioners carry white roses to their arch-pastor for the last time. These were Filaret's favorite flowers.

At this moment, the liturgy in the Cathedral of the Assumption, where the coffin with the body of Filaret is placed, is about to end. After that, the clergy will perform a funeral service. Then the honorary High Priest will be laid to rest.