In loving memory of

Vadim Pogrebniak
May 16, 2018

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George Michal wrote on May 24, 2018:

"Father Vadim was a wonderful Priest and a terrific human being. I have fond memories of the many services in Wilkeson and his kindness to me and my family. He also helped me get through a most difficult time in my life. May his memory be eternal. George Michal "

K. Bryant wrote on May 23, 2018:

"Father Vadim chrismated me and welcomed me into the Church in 2007. He was very kind and patient in his counsel to me when I first began inquiring about the Orthodox faith. I am so grateful to God for Father's love and even after he retired and left St. Spiridon, he always had a kind word and smile for me when he would visit the church. He will always hold a very special place in my heart. May his memory be eternal. With love, Kintea Bryant"

J Benish wrote on May 22, 2018:

"What a wonderful and godly man. A true servant of Christ who always rose above the self pride that plagues all of us humans - one of my best memories of Fr Vadim was his first confession to my youngest son. We are not to involve ourselves with orhers confessions but as a mother I felt I had a good reason to ask how it went - my son said he confessed that he was jealous of his friend?s new bike. I asked how Fr Vadim responded and he said Fr told him to ask his parents for a new bike. It worked. Can?t say enough about Fr Vadim and how he has touched so many lives in a positive and Godly way. Memory Eternal - the Benishes have been blessed by knowing Fr Vadim and his lovely Matushka Helen, and his fine sons. "

Fr. David Vernak wrote on May 22, 2018:

"Dear Matushka Helen, Dima and Kyrie Our deepest sympathy from the Vernak and Nehrebecki families. +Fr. Vadim certainly influenced my life not only by his priesthood but by also writing my letter to be admitted to St. Vladimir?s Seminary. Then when you moved from Holy Ghost Church in Ambridge, PA to Holy Trinity Church in Yonkers, NY you both continued to help and support me as a seminarian. I owe a debt of gratitude to both of you. Be assured of our love and prayers. May +Fr. Vadim?s memory be eternal! Love In Christ, Fr. David, Matushka Mariam & Family "

Larisa & Walter Jones wrote on May 21, 2018:

"Dear Matushka Helen & family, May our Lord bless and comfort you during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences. The memory of Father Vadim will always be in our hearts. Larisa & Walter Jones "

Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church wrote on May 20, 2018:

"The funeral of our beloved Fr. Vadim will be at Three Holy Hierarchs Romanian Orthodox Church in Mountlake Terrace Monday May 21st at 6 pm. Three Holy Hierarchs Romanian Orthodox Church 6402 226th St SW Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 There will be Divine Liturgy on Tuesday, May 22nd at 9:00 a.m. followed by a luncheon which will be followed by the burial at Edmonds Memorial Cemetery. The burial is scheduled for 1:00 at the cemetery. Edmonds Memorial Cemetery 820 15th St SW Edmonds, WA 98020 "

Tatiana Deriugin wrote on May 20, 2018:

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

Bill nelko wrote on May 20, 2018:

"Very saddened to hear about father "pro", memory eternal - Bill nelko, ambridge, Pa"

Fr. James Parsells wrote on May 19, 2018:

"Fr. James Parsells Our prayers for Father Vadim and sympathy to Matushka Helen and family. Our parish of Ss. Peter & Paul in Manville, New Jersey - where Fr. Vadim once served as rector - remembers him. May his Memory be Eternal!"

Lydia Westerberg wrote on May 19, 2018:

"Dear Matushka Helen, We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time. We pray that Father Vadim rest with the saints. Memory Eternal. Father Michael and Matushka Lydia Westerberg"

Daniel Hubiak wrote on May 18, 2018:

"Dear Matushka Helen, Deema and Kyrie; What a blessed time ?to be chosen and taken? by our Lord (The Requiem Alleluia verse): the Leave-taking of Pascha and the eve of our Lord?s Ascension! We cherish our short September 2017 visit which has now become our ?last visit,? to spend with you and Father Vadim. May our Lord send you comfort with the assurance that Father Vadim is now in the presence of the Lord whom he faithfully served. May his memory be eternal! Protopresbyter Daniel & Dunia Hubiak "

Fr. John Mancantelli wrote on May 18, 2018:

"When I was first ordained to the diaconate, I was assigned to Fr. Vadim's parish in Yonkers for further training. I shall never forget his kindness, direction and patience. Memory Eternal! Sincerely, Fr. John Mancantelli"

Nina Stenach wrote on May 18, 2018:

"Fr. Vadim instilled the love of liturgical music to young 11 year old girl while he was choir director in Minneapolis from 1963-65. At 65, I still sing praises to the Lord. May his memory be eternal."

Mark Stokoe wrote on May 18, 2018:

"+ Fr. Vadim was a model of the priesthood; and his wise counsel will be sorely missed. From the first moment at St. Spiridon's Fr. Vadim and Mat. Helen's graciousness and humility made a difficult transition easier; and their active ministry together over so many years made the parish a better place in so many ways. May his memory be eternal. "

Fr. Paul Lazor wrote on May 18, 2018:

"+Fr. Vadim holds a great place in my heart and mind from my remembrances of him during my own early years of ministry. May the Lord God hold +Fr. Vadim in His Eternal Memory!"

Rebecca Kotula wrote on May 17, 2018:

"+Fr. Vadim and Mat. Helen were bright lights to us after we moved to Mukilteo and the nearest parish was not OCA ... we are truly crushed at his passing from among us, and robustly pray that his memory will be eternal!"