The long-time parishioner of the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh the Miracle-worker, Matushka Anna Burak has departed in the Lord.

The long-time parishioner of the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh the Miracle-worker, Matushka Anna Burak has departed in the Lord.

On Monday, January 22, 2018, Matushka Anna Burak, the wife of the late Priest Gavriil Burak, passed away. For many decades, Matushka Anna worked for the betterment of the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh the Wonderworker, located at the Tolstoy Foundation, and in the neighboring home for the eldgerly.

Living 32 years after the death of her husband in 1986, Matushka participated fully in the work of the parish sisterhood in maintaining the church, always trusting in the Lord for His help.

According to Protopriest Gregory Kotlaroff at the memorial service, “Matushka Anna was very believing, like her husband Fr. Gabriel… and now they are together again… “

May the servant of God’s Anna inherit the Kingdom of Heaven!

Funeral to be held at St. Sergius Church in Valley Cottage, NY at 10am on Wednesday January 24, 2018

Burial to follow at Novo-Diveevo Cemetary in Spring Valley, NY