« The oldest parishioner of the London Cathedral reposes in the Lord »

The Diocese of Sourozh of the Russian Orthodox Church reports with regret the death on November 9, 2017, in the 90th year of her life, of the oldest parishioner of the Dormition Cathedral in London, Alexander Ivanovna Smirnova. 

Archbishop Elisey of Sourozh expresses his condolences to all the relatives and friends of Alexandra Ivanovna and calls upon the faithful children of the Diocese of Sourozh to pray diligently for the repose of newly-departed handmaid of God, Alexandra. 

Eternal remembrance!

An interview with Alexandra Ivanovna was published in the May, June, July and August 2016 issues of 'Cathedral Newsletter' (now 'Sourozh Messenger').