Description goes hereOn Saturday, November 16th, 2024, following his funeral, the body of Archbishop Peter was transported to Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, New York for his burial. Archbishop Peter was tonsured a monk at this monastery, the “Abroad Lavra” as it is often called, and he wished to be buried in the brotherhood cemetery there.

Vladyka’s body arrived just before the beginning of the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, November 17th, and lay in state in the monastery cathedral during all the Divine Services from that time until his burial.

On Monday, November 18th, clergymen and faithful from throughout North America gathered at the monastery to bid their last farewells to Archbishop Peter. Two Royal Houses were represented, clergymen came from California, from Canada, from throughout the east coast of America, and of course from our Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America. Five bishops led the panikhida and burial, with Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern American and New York presiding. A large host of clergymen served, with many more praying in the cathedral, and the cathedral full to overflowing with the gathered mourners.

Following the panikhida inside the cathedral, Archbishop Peter’s earthly remains were carried upon the shoulders of the gathered priests to his final resting place in the monastic cemetery. Vladyka was laid to rest directly beside his fellow worker in our diocesan piece of Christ’s Vineyard, Archbishop Alypy.

We ask your prayers for the repose of the soul of Archbishop Peter.

IN MEMORY OF ARCHBISHOP PETER (Loukianoff) - В ПАМЯТЬ АРХИЕПИСКОПА ПЕТРА (Лукьянов) - Video

ORPR Camp mourns the loss of Nina (nee Mezencev) Hammons who reposed in the Lord, October 11, 2024 at the age of 63. Nina was the daughter of Tatiana (nee Mezencev) Brown and a younger sister to Vera and Kyra. Nina had been residing in Oklahoma with her husband, Kenneth, and two sons, Aleksai and Zach. Nina is well remembered by many campers circa 1970s. Many recall her lively laugh, bright smile, and in her youngest days - for her two long ponytails she often donned. May Nina rest in peace and have memory eternal.  

ORPR Camp mourns the loss of longtime camper and friend, Nika Sakuta, who reposed in the Lord on Wednesday, July 10 in Toronto, Canada at the age of 63 after a brief illness. We extend our condolences to his brother Alik and family, his sons Jonathan and Tim, his wife Michelle and his extended family.

Nika forged lifelong friendships at ORPR Camp and, along with his brother Alik later helped to found Ruskoka Camp in Muskoka, Ontario, where he put his talents as a master tinkerer and true craftsman to building the camp infrastructure, including the St. Alexis Chapel on the grounds.

Please remember the newly reposed servant of God Nicholas in your prayers. May his memory be eternal!

ORPR Camp mourns the loss of Valentin Scheglowski, one of the founding members of ORPR. We extend our condolences to his wife Angelina, his children Anastasia, Vladimir, Alexander, and Andrew, who are all ORPR alumni, and their families.

Valya and his brother George Soldatow brought the expertise gained from his scouting days at ORUR in Europe to help establish the ORPR program in 1961. He served as a senior instructor and camp director, taught history classes, and passed his scouting skills to generations of campers.

Please remember Valentin and his family in your prayers. May his memory be eternal!

We extend our condolences to her children Vitaly, Michael and Paul Shukin, and Masha Furmanov and their families. Olga was a dear friend and long-time supporter of ORPR Camp, volunteering in the kitchen and sharing her love of music and singing with the campers.

Please remember Olga and her family in your prayers. May her memory be eternal!

ORPR Camp mourns the loss of long-time camper and friend, Nicholas (Kolya) Breschnev, aged 61, who reposed in the Lord on Thursday, August 17. We express our condolences to his wife, Katherine Landsberg, sister Raisa Jeromsky, brother Peter and their entire family.

A devoted husband, uncle, and nephew, Kolya spent many summers at camp as both a camper and instructor, forging lifelong friendships.

ORPR Camp mourns the sudden loss of Stephan Piven, camper and friend. We extend our condolences to his parents, Igor and Svetlana on his passing.

ORPR Camp mourns the loss of Carl (Haralambos) Roach, camper and friend. We extend our condolences to his parents, Paraskeva and Thomas Roach and his brothers and sister, Jesse, Michael and Laura.

ORPR Camp mourns the loss of Raymond Pregl, aged 87, who passed away August 25 after a long illness. We extend our condolences to his wife Helen, children Tamara Baxter and Irene and Andrew Pregl and their families, and Nicolas Victorov and his family. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Ray was a dear friend and a stalwart volunteer at ORPR Camp. For several years he worked behind the scenes at the Festival of Nations in Minneapolis to help raise funds for camp, spent many summers helping in the camp kitchen, fashioned props for Vladimirovo programs and did whatever else was needed to prepare camp for summer sessions. Please remember Raymond and his family in your prayers. May his memory be eternal!

ORPR Camp mourns the loss of long-time camper and friend, Vova Gladkin, aged 65, who reposed in the Lord on Sunday, October 25. We express our condolences to his wife Gayle and the entire Gladkin family.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Vova was a camper and head of the boys’ camp in the early 70s. He grew up at Vladimirovo, Lost Lake, and it held a special place in his heart. A generation of campers fondly remembers the annual excursions to Lake Somerset at Vova’s invitation.

Please remember the newly-reposed servant of God Vladimir in your prayers. May his memory by eternal!

ORPR Camp mourns the passing of Constantin Galskoy, age 71. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he was instrumental in the formative years of the organization by assisting the Nachalnik Sergey Shahovskoy. He reposed in Connecticut on January 21 and was laid to rest at Novo-Diveevo Cemetery in Nanuet, NY.

Give rest, O Lord, to the soul of Thy departed servant.

ORPR camp mourns the loss of a dedicated parent, volunteer and friend, Michael Woerl. Michael first came to ORPR in the early 1990s, when his children, Gregory and Charlotte, attended the summer sessions. He was an avid historian, frequently participating in online discussions about ROCOR studies. Michael fell asleep in the Lord on September 11, shortly after receiving Holy Communion on the previous evening. Funeral services were conducted at Vladimirovo, and the burial took place at Rock City Cemetery, in Rock City, IL.

Please remember the servant of God Michael in your prayers. May his memory be eternal!

ORPR Camp mourns the loss of long-time camper and friend, Vladimir Adamov, aged 65. He reposed in the Lord on Wednesday, February 20, surrounded by close family.

Vova was a Nachalnik at ORPR, following in the footsteps of his older brother, Shurik. He lived in Winnipeg, Canada. A panikhida was held at Holy Virigin Protection Cathedral in Des Plaines on the evening of February 21. Please remember the newly-reposed servant of God Vladimir in your prayers. May his memory by eternal!

ORPR Camp would like to express its sincere condolences to the Breshnev and Jeromsky families on the passing into eternal life of Ivan Petrovich Breshnev. He was a long-time friend and supporter of the organization, beloved by multiple generations of campers. Vechnaya pamyat, Dyadya Vanya!

The Holy Orthodox Church understands passing on a feast day as a special blessing. Ivan Petrovich reposed on 12/4, on the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple. We pray that Our Merciful Lord receives his soul with the same tender love as the High Priest who welcomed the Most Pure Virgin into the Holy of Holies.

It is with profound sadness that ORPR mourns the passing of one of our own. Our dear young camper, cabin leader, and counselor Anastasia Chapman reposed in the Lord earlier today. Our hearts flood with tears as we offer our sympathy, love and condolences to her family: to Mike and Luda, her parents, Jonah, her stepfather, and to Tatiana, David, and Sasha, her sister and brothers. We remember Ana with her constant, genuine smile, always sharing Christ’s peaceful, radiant joy with those around her.

Please keep Ana and her family at the forefront of your prayers - tonight, tomorrow night, and if at all possible, every night for the next forty days. We pray that Our Lord send comfort to all of us who miss her, and that her memory will be eternal.