The Superior of St. John’s Convent is Elevated to Abbess

The celebration of the Triumph of Orthodoxy, in and of itself a solemn occasion, was given greater significance in the cathedral in the city of Ishim by the elevation to the rank of abbess of the head of St. John’s Convent, Nun Alexandra.

The Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia on 27 November 2002 confirmed the establishment of the new convent dedicated to St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco the Miracle-worker in the Diocese of Ishim and Siberia and gave its approval for the elevation of Mother Alexandra into the rank of abbess.

Upon presenting Abbess Alexandra with the staff, His Grace Bishop Evtikhii of Ishim and Siberia told her that this day must be seen as the birthday of the Convent of St. John, and that he wishes and hopes that the Convent will exist until the end of time, until the Second Glorious Coming of Christ, and that it never be tarnished with the ills that plague our Holy Orthodox Faith which we celebrate today.