BENEDICTUS DEUS IN ANGELIS SUIS, ET IN SANCTIS SUIS.
Most Reverend Father bishops, Very Reverend Father presbyters, Venerable Father deacons, Laudable monastics, and brothers and sisters of the Universal Church;
God is the Lord and has revealed himself onto us: Blessed is He who comes with the Name of the Lord! (Ps 117:27)
On this 21st day of the 11th month in commemoration of the Blessed Powers of Heaven in this year of our Lord 2020 AD, the Lord’s Grace bestowed on his saints is thus manifested. “All that is kept in secret will be disclosed at the appointed time, and all which is concealed in darkness, the light will expose for all to see!” (Lk 8:17)
Thus, it is pleasing to the All Holy Trinity that our brother amongst the military saints EVGENY (EUGENE) RODIONOV (1977-1996) is adorned with the crown and title: Confessor, and Martyr of the Church!
FATHER DANIEL SYSOEV (1974-2009) is adorned with the crown and title: Shepherd, Confessor, and Martyr of the Church!
Furthermore, the Wisdom from on High who came to dwell amongst us (Jesus the Lord) awakening our souls to the sound of his Name has challenged us once again in the political upheaval of ecclesial disputes and national meddling within the walls of the instituted church.
Hence, in the tradition of the military saints Sts. George of Lyda, Demetrius of Thessalonica, Elpidius (Phanurios/Expedite) of Armenia, the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste, Cyprian of Carthage, Bertharius of Mont Cassino and all holy martyrs, our Brothers amongst the Confessors of the Faith demonstrated holy resistance against the ancient rebellion who appears as the angel of light via deception especially through the great apostasy which seeks to reign over all lands that profess Christ who is Bishop of his Church!
Furthermore, these Disciples of the Lord in the Land of Russia became the light of consciousness for the Church in the midst of upheavals, persecutions and national conflicts in those lands. Hence, with steadfastness of faith, they were as earthly salt which never loses its flavour within the extraordinary Gift of resilience rendered true witness and pastoral care via the gift of wisdom from the Holy Spirit for souls in distress – further enlightening those to whom the Cross is still an abhorrent obstacle.
It is my paternal joy and privilege as Apostle of Australia to now acclaim the Servants of God EVGENY AND FATHER DANIEL amongst the Saints. The Lord’s name is blessed amongst his holy ones and it is our duty to testify to the glorious Presence of the Father Pantocrator within our Holy Exarchate in this great land traced with the Glorious Cross via the formation of starts in the southern skies.
Hence, according to the present restrictions, the Vigil Divine Liturgy written by our Father amongst the Evangelists and college of disciples: St. Mark First Bishop of Alexandria was served and offered. Thus, via the grace of the all Holy Spirit according to the succession of the Apostles bestowed on us in Christ who is Divine Bishop of his Church, these servant of God who were kept in the dark due to institutional fragility and adverse powers are now canonized!
All clergy are to commemorate our brothers amongst the Martyrs Evgeny and Father Daniel within the Canon of Martyrs at the Service of the Proskemedia (preparation of gifts). Furthermore, these icons attached to this Exarchal decree are to be installed in each church with the offering of incense and following hymnodies.
Troparion to St. Evgeny (tone 4)
Lord Jesus Christ, your Holy Martyr Evgeny shared in your sufferings via dying for the sake of the true faith and sign of thy glorious cross. Although his life was terminated via the crimes of the great apostasy, yet his faith anchored onto you as the resurrection and life of all who believe. Through his prayers bestow mercy on the world and the fragility of the instituted church.
Kontakion to St. Evgeny (tone 6)
St. Evgeny, from early times you received the apostolic faith and teaching from your grandmother who guided you through soviet atheist years. Hence, the sign of the Lord’s love, presence and victory was gifted you in holy baptism, and from that day you never removed thus but honored the Lord the Church through your love and devotion to him. Yet when those who oppose the Lord demanded your blood for not removing his sign – you endured the martyrdom of St. John the Forerunner; converting many to the Lord via your commitment to him. Holy Martyr Evgeny, pray to the Lord that his Church may never bow down to those who appose him but stand strong in the faith as testified by the spilling of your holy blood.
Troparion to St. Father Daniel (tone 4)
O Holy Martyr Father Daniel, your blood was spilled for speaking the truth, pray for us here in the land of Australia that we like you may become beakons of Christ’s love to the world. Through thy prayers and consolation, may we not be afraid to speak the truth to all nations conserning the Lord come in the flesh. Pray for us O Holy Martyr that the Church of the Lord safeguards the faith against all compromises which causes the cross of the Lord to become a scandel to its own people.
Troparion to St. Father Daniel (tone 6)
St. Father Daniel, thy life was filled with the love of Christ, pray that our missionary land of Australia may prove to be a rich harvest for the Lord of the Church. Comfort the faithful in the true orthodox faith that they may strive to profess that Jesus Christ is the Way, Truth, and Life of all who wholeheartedly believe. Rejoice with us, sing praise with us, and pray for us in the Communion of Saints with the heavenly chorus that when we offer the Lord’s Liturgy; we may be filled with prayerful conformation and aided via divine intervention as the Lord’s people and heritage.
With and in the joy of Christ who is Bishop of his Church, his Holy Apostles and their Venerable Successors,
The Apostolic Authority of the Australian Exarchate
+Raffaele
ARCHBISHOP AND EXARCH
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