A memorial service for those killed in world war II will be held in the Russian Church in the USA
Dmitry Zlatarev. A solemn Requiem in memory of the dead in the Second world war will be held may 8 at the Russian Orthodox Church of Saint John the Baptist in the U.S. capital, told on Wednesday Last news rector Archpriest Victor Potapov.
"We will hold a service to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Victory over Nazi Germany. Remember all those killed in this terrible war and civilians, and the military of the allies, "said father Victor, inviting Requiem" all who remember and appreciate this Victory."
it is planned that the service will be involved, for example, the Plenipotentiaries of the Russian Embassy in the U.S. capital.
Pope Victor acknowledged that the Second world war was a difficult step for many Russians who live in exile." The Victory was a great moment. To be enslaved by Nazi Germany would be scary. But most Russians and Soviet citizens, once captured, tried to survive. Some joined the movement under the leadership of General Vlasov. Other naively thought that you can use Nazi Germany to win the Victory of Soviet communism, " he said.
The priest acknowledged that "we are currently from a height of years it is easy to judge about that. "" at the same time the majority are in a situation when they had to flee to survive. Citizens were supposed to work in German factories, like my mom, who hails from Ukraine. And After the war, these citizens decided to remain in the West, because they were afraid of Stalin's terror, " he added.
The Priest noticed that Russian citizens and in exile tried to keep the love for the Motherland." and I was in the West - was born in Germany, grew up in America, But the love for their homeland never lost. On the contrary, try to serve her in a foreign land, " said father Victor.
After the memorial service in the parish house very close to the temple will be a Grand reception, which is arranged With the assistance of the American Association for Russian language, culture and education (ARCO). Its Director Svetlana Sokolova told Last news that " We wish to remember the deceased and to allow our children to learn more about that period of history ". In Her expressions, the reception will be charitable, And "all the proceeds will be sent to the parish of St. John the Baptist for onward transmission to the veterans in the former republics of the USSR who need help. ""in addition, We wish to ask everyone to bring photos of their loved ones who participated in the war," she said.
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