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DeutschEulogius Smirnov
Eulogius Smirnov | |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan of Vladimir and Suzdal | |
.JPG) Bishop Eulogius in 2009 | |
| Native name | Евло́гий |
| Church | Russian Orthodox Church |
| Diocese | Eparchy of Vladimir |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 15 March 1965 (tonsure) 21 March 1965 (deacon) 11 November 1990 (Bishop consecration) |
| Rank | Metropolitan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Yuri Vasilyevich Smirnov 13 January 1937 |
| Died | 22 July 2020 (aged 83) Moscow, Russia |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Denomination | Eastern Orthodox Church |
Eulogius (Russian: Евлогий, born Yuri Vasilyevich Smirnov, Russian: Юрий Васильевич Смирнов; 13 January 1937 – 22 July 2020) was a Russian Orthodox prelate at the Diocese of Vladimir between 1990 and 2018.[1][2] Since 2014 Eulogius was a Doctor of Theology, and in 2006 became an honorary citizen of the city of Vladimir.[3]
Early life
[edit]Smirnov was born in Kemerovo into a working-class family. His father was a plumber, while his mother was a cook. The family had seven sons and three daughters, for which their mother was awarded the honorary title "Mother Heroine".[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Из руин восстанавливал Свято-Данилов монастырь: В Москве скончался митрополит Евлогий Retrieved 28 July 2020
- ^ "In the Russian Orthodox Church announced the death of 83-year-old of Metropolitan Evlogy".[permanent dead link]
- ^ Vasiliev, Kirill (22 July 2020). "Умер митрополит Евлогий" [Metropolitan Eulogius has died]. provladimir.ru (in Russian). Archived from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "Евлогий, митрополит (Смирнов Юрий Васильевич)". patriarchia.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 24 July 2020.
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