The well known writer and spiritual father Archimandrite Roman (Braga) reposed in the Lord yesterday, April 28, 2015, at the Dormition of the Mother of God Romanian Convent in Rives Junction, MI.

The body will be laid in the church and visitation and funeral services are as follows:

Thursday, April 30th, 2015

5:00 pm Vespers
7:00 pm Trisagion
7:30 pm Matins

Visitors are welcome to come into the church, venerate the body and attend the services in a quiet manner as to not disturb the services.

The church will be closed at the end of the Matins service.

Friday, May 1st, 2015

The church will be opened at 6:00 am for visitation and services.

7:00 am Divine Liturgy
9:30 am Funeral Service

After the interment in the cemetery all guests are invited to partake of the mercy meal served at the Rives Baptist Church on Berry Road. The church address is 2800 Berry Road. (The church is located on the North side of Berry Road past Churchill Road, and before Rt. 127.)

Due to limited space we regret not being able to accommodate overnight guests.

For those coming from out of town and in need of accommodations we recommend you make reservations at the Hankered Inn located 5 miles North of the monastery. The phone number you can call is: 517-769-6153. A reduced rate will be offered to those who mention the monastery.

Other hotels are located in Jackson at the intersection of I94 and Rt 127.