On Friday, December 5, Bishop John of Caracas, visiting priests and clergy of Holy Trinity Monastery  served the first  pannykhida for the repose of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy. Patriarch Alexy will be remembered for his love of the Church and his unceasing efforts to revive the Church  in Russia and bring forth unity between the Church in Russia and the Russian Church Abroad. May the Lord grant him His Heavenly Kingdom.