The convocation and the place of conducting the Hierarchal Council of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad. Abbess Anna from Gethsemane has gone to Australia for treatment. On the Mount of Olives, because of snow that fell, the wall has collapsed which under Abbess Juliana and Bishop Varnava and Fr. Archimandrite Bartholomew was erected seven months ago. And, furthermore, it has become clear that the Mount of Olives bell tower has begun to fall into disrepair.
Specialists indicate that repair is needed.
It is essential to turn to specialists and to investigate the condition of the Mount of Olives bell tower and to learn how much the repair might cost. The oral report of Priest Peter Holodny, the Synodal Treasurer. Archbishop Laurus is inviting all the Most Reverend Hierarchs to take part in this significant jubilee of Holy Trinity Seminary. The Most Reverend Bishop Ambrose notes this church's close connection with the New-martyrs. The church's connection with the New-martyrs is very close and important.