ST. JOHN OF KRONSTADT
MEMORIAL FUND
Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia
Mission
Original mission statement from 1961

The mission and purpose of the St. John of Kronstadt Memorial fund is: to give and furnish material and spiritual help to needy non-Communist refugees, individuals and families, societies of Greek-Orthodox Faith*, to Greek-Orthodox churches, convents, schools, children and homes for the aged, and those of other faiths; also to publish books and brochures concerning the life and deeds of Father John of Kronstadt, and work allied thereto.

 

*The term "Greek-Orthodox Faith" was commonly used to distinguish the Orthodox Christian faith from Roman Catholicism. It does not denote a particular jurisdiction within Orthodox Christianity, but rather refers to the commonly-understood historical distinction between "Greek east and Latin west," or rather, a reference to the Great Schism.

 

Nativity Appeal of the St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Fund, 2024/2025

Kontakion:  Today the Virgin giveth birth to Him Who is beyond being, and the earth offereth a cave to Him Who is unapproachable; angels doxologize with shepherds, and Magi journey with a star; for a young Child, the pre-eternal God, is born for our sake.

 

Dearly Beloved Reverend Fathers, Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

CHRIST IS BORN! GLORIFY HIM!

As we all reflect on the anniversaries of this year 2024, namely the 60th Anniversary of the Glorification of St. John of Kronstadt and the 70th Anniversary of our St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Fund, the struggles of our forebears and grandparents, who settled in the West and in the USA, escaping Soviet communism and religious persecution to a life of freedom, yet were faced with many challenges, both material and spiritual. No matter which kind of obstacles faced our Orthodox emigres, the first foremost goal was to build a church and parish community within the dioceses of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.  Facing numerous economic and financial hardships, the St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Benevolent Fund was established with the inspiration of the ever-memorable Mitred-Archpriest George Pavluisik. For over 70 years, our Memorial Fund has reached out to help our struggling Orthodox brothers and sisters, monasteries, orphanages, parishes and other institutions worldwide. It is your continued support and generosity which makes this all possible. Please continue with your donations. Please join us in these vital efforts to help the poor and needy with your kindness, and if possible, join our Memorial Fund as active members and supporters.  We especially dedicate this Nativity appeal to newly reposed Memorial Fund President, His Eminence, Archbishop Peter, who reposed on November 8th, 2024, and to the ever-memorable Father Protodeacon Joseph Jarostchuk, who reposed on April 11th, 2024.  Both, Vladika Peter and Fr. Joseph were tireless and selfless laborers for our Fund for many decades, and who are dearly missed.  May their memories be eternal!

We are also pleased to announce that we have published a bilingual service book to St. John of Kronstadt  in commemoration of our above-mentioned anniversary celebrations this year and is available to donors and for purchase. Please click here for more information.  May the joy of Our Lord’s Nativity abide with both you and your loved ones this Christmas, and may the coming New Year of 2025 be filled with many blessings and spiritual strength!

Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

With much love in Our Incarnated Saviour,

Archpriest Michael Taratuchin, Vice-President of the St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Fund and Rector of the St. John of Kronstadt Memorial church in Utica, New York, USA.

 

Рождественское Обращение Благотворительного Фонда Памяти св.Иоанна Кронштадтского, 2024/2025

Кондак Рождества Христова (глас 3): “Дева днесь Пресущественнаго раждает,/ и земля вертеп Неприступному приносит,/ Ангели с пастырьми славословят,/ волсви же со звездою путешествуют,/ нас бо ради родися// Отроча Младо, Превечный Бог.”

Дорогие Всечестные Отцы, Возлюбленные Братья и Сeстры во Христе,

ХРИСТОС РОЖДАЕТСЯ! СЛАВИТЕ ЕГО!             

Оглядываясь на знаменательные события этого 2024 года, такие как 60-летие прославления

Святого Праведного Иоанна Кронштадтского и 70-летие нашего Фонда памяти Св. Прав. Иоанна Кронштадтского, размышляя о подвиге наших дедов, которые спасаясь от советского коммунизма и религиозных преследований ради свободной жизни, обосновались на Западе и в США, но столкнулись со многими трудностями, как материальными, так и духовными.

Независимо от того, с какими препятствиями сталкивались наши православные эмигранты, первостепенной целью для них было создание церковной и приходской общины в епархиях Русской Православной Церкви Заграницей. В помощь нуждающимся, по вдохновлению приснопамятного митрофорного-протоиерея Георгия Павлюсика, был создан Благотворительный Фонд памяти

Св. Прав. Иоанна Кронштадтского, который более 70 лет помогает нашим  православным братьям и сестрам, монастырям, детским домам, приходам и другим учреждениям по всему миру. Все это стало возможным только благодаря вашей постоянной поддержке и вашей щедрости. Пожалуйста, продолжайте делать пожертвования. И если это возможно, то пожалуйста, присоединяйтесь к нашему Благотворительному Фонду в качестве добрых активных членов по оказанию помощи бедным и нуждающимся.

Это Рождественское обращение мы посвящаем новопреставленному председателю Благотворитель-ного Фонда, Его Высокопреосвященству Архиепископу Петру, который скончался 8 ноября 2024 г., и приснопамятному отцу протодиакону Иосифу Ярощуку, который скончался 11 апреля 2024 года. Они оба, и владыка Петр, и отец Иосиф на протяжении многих десятилетий были неутомимыми и самоотверженными тружениками нашего Фонда, и нам всем сейчас их очень не хватает.

Вечная им память!

Мы также хотим сообщить, что в связи с нашими вышеупомянутыми юбилейными событиями, мы недавно опубликовали новую богoслужебную книгу служб Св. Прав. Иоанна Кронштадтского на двух языках, и эта книга уже есть у нас в продаже.  Для получения дополнительной информации, пожалуйста, следите за объявлениями на нашем сайте. Пусть радость Рождества нашего Господа пребудет с вами и вашими близкими в это Рождество, и пусть наступающий Новый 2025 год будет наполнен многими благословениями и духовной силой!

Христос Рождается! Славите Его!

С любовью в воплощённого Спасителя,

Протоиерей Михаил Таратухин, вице-председатель Благотворительного Фонда Святого Праведного Иоанна Кронштадтского, и настоятель Храма-Памятника Святого Праведного  Иоанна Кронштадтского в г.Ютика, штат Нью-Йорк, США

ST. JOHN OF KRONSTADT MEMORIAL FUND

Welcome to the website of the St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Fund, based in Utica, New York.

The St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Fund was established in 1954 by Archpriest George Pavlusik and the St. John of Kronstadt parish, and it continues its great benevolent work to this day by collecting donations and sending financial aid to needy parishes, monasteries, institutions and individuals in dire circumstances worldwide. In recent years, financial aid has been sent to some orphanages in Russia. The Memorial Fund’s first president was Archbishop Averky of Syracuse and Holy Trinity Monastery from 1954 to 1976, then from 1977 to 2008, Metropolitan Laurus of blessed memory, and most recently, His Eminence, Archbishop Peter of Chicago and the Midwest was the memorial fund’s president. Many, clergy and laity, have labored for the Memorial Fund over the fifty-four years of its existence, in imitation of St. John of Kronstadt, who brought help and relief to hundreds of thousands of his contemporaries. The fund continues this great legacy of love, being a source of help an relief to many of the faithful in parishes, monasteries and institutions around the world. Everyone is invited to join in this vital work began by our beloved patron saint, our Holy Righteous John of Kronstadt. You, too,  can help by becoming a member of the Memorial Fund and/or by sending donations to the St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Fund in Utica, New York, and thereby continue the great work of almsgiving as was practiced by St. John. Please join us in this vital labor of love.

Make checks or money orders payable to:

St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Fund, Inc.,

P.O. Box 56, Utica, NY  13503-0056


Or, Donate electronically

Some past feastday celebrations in Utica of the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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New Dual-Language Service and Akathist to St. John of Kronstadt!
The Service and Akathist to St. John of Kronstadt is now available!

The service and akathist to St. John of Kronstadt has been republished in a beautiful new edition with parallel Slavonic and English translation!  This large booklet is perfect for use on kliros or at home.

For a $25 donation to the Fund, we will be happy to mail a copy to any US address.  Please be sure to include your name and mailing address when making electronic donations.

Bulk orders of 20 or more are available at a substantial discount for individuals and bookstores.

The Slavonic service is republished from the 1964 edition, by Holy Trinity Monastery in the same year as the glorification of St. John. The page and font sizes are larger for ease of use on kliros in black type with red titles (size: 8 1/2 x 11).  This special edition includes dedications, articles, and historical photographs, including of the glorification of St. John.  This edition was produced by the St. John of Kronstadt Memorial Fund in partnership with St. Innocent Press.

If you wish to purchase a number of copies, the Fund is pleased to partner with Holy Trinity Monastery Church Supplies as the primary retail outlet for this special service book. The Monastery’s former abbot, the ever-memorable Archbishop Averky, was among the initial signatories when the Fund was incorporated and its president.  All proceeds collected by the Fund benefit the Fund’s charitable activities.  To purchase copies of the Service Book through Holy Trinity Monastery Church Supplies, please click here or copy and paste: https://churchsupplies.jordanville.org/products/service-book-for-saint-john-of-kronstadt