wfn.org | Metropolitan Herman condolences on the murder of Taize founder

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Metropolitan Herman expresses condolences on the murder of Taize 
community's founder

SYOSSET, NY [OCA Communications] - Metropolitan Herman, Ruling Archbishop 
of the Orthodox Church in America, sent a letter of condolence to Brother 
Alois and the members of France's Taize monastic community upon learning of 
the murder of the community's founder, Brother Roger, on August 17, 2005.

Brother Roger was stabbed in the neck by a woman in view of over 2000 
people who had gathered for a service at the ecumenical community.

The text of Metropolitan Herman's letter reads as follows:

"Having just learned that Brother Roger's life on earth has been 
senselessly taken from him and that he has fallen asleep in the Lord, I 
greet you with brotherly love in Christ and extend my sincere condolences.

"Throughout the many years of his monastic life and service, Brother Roger 
was a well-known example of dedication to the work of Christian Unity.

Through the example of his life, Brother Roger reminded all Christians of 
our call to be one in the Lord. The great legacy that he leaves behind has 
now been entrusted to you.

"Be assured of our fervent prayer that the Lord will grant rest with the 
saints to His newly-departed servant, Brother Roger, and make his memory to 
be eternal!"

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