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	'''Matushka Eva Balevich (born Lazorack) (1936-~~____~~)'''		'''Matushka Eva Balevich (born Lazorack) (1936-2025)'''

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	[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Russian_Orthodox_Church_Outside_Russia Orthodoxwiki aricle about the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR)]		[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Russian_Orthodox_Church_Outside_Russia Orthodoxwiki aricle about the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR)]

	[OCA In Memoriam — Matushka Eva Balevich] (13 July, 20205)		[https://www.oca.org/in-memoriam/matushka-eva-lazorack-balevich OCA In Memoriam — Matushka Eva Balevich] (13 July, 20205)

	[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=87272675 Findagrave reference for Matushka Eva Lazorack Balevich]		[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=87272675 Findagrave reference for Matushka Eva Lazorack Balevich]

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	'''Additional information :'''		'''Additional information :'''

	[http://oca.org/in-memoriam/the-very-rev.-svetislav-balevich In Memoriam — OCA Announcement]		[http://oca.org/in-memoriam/the-very-rev.-svetislav-balevich In Memoriam — OCA Announcement Archpriest Svetislav Balevich] (28 November, 2003)

	The obituary of Father Svetislav Balevich was published in the “Regina Leader-Post” on 2 December, 2003, p. 29.		The obituary of Father Svetislav Balevich was published in the “Regina Leader-Post” on 2 December, 2003, p. 29.
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	[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Russian_Orthodox_Church_Outside_Russia Orthodoxwiki aricle about the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR)]		[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Russian_Orthodox_Church_Outside_Russia Orthodoxwiki aricle about the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR)]

			[OCA In Memoriam — Matushka Eva Balevich] (13 July, 20205)

			[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=87272675 Findagrave reference for Matushka Eva Lazorack Balevich]

	[http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/messenger/Com1994-2.5-2.pdf 'Hero Award Given to Moose Jaw Priest's Son' in "Canadian Orthodox Messenger (Spring, 1994).]		[http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/messenger/Com1994-2.5-2.pdf 'Hero Award Given to Moose Jaw Priest's Son' in "Canadian Orthodox Messenger (Spring, 1994).]

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	For some time afterwards, Matushka Eva Balevich remained in Moose Jaw. She carefully considered what to do as she sorted out the details of her life. Ultimately, she felt that she would be better situated amongst her welcoming relatives in Pennsylvania in the place of her birth, since both her sons now lived in the USA. Thus, she eventually sold their home and garden-properties, and she returned to Pennsylvania. There, she resumed her old custom of being found in the Temple of the Monastery of Saint Tikhon in South Canaan.		For some time afterwards, Matushka Eva Balevich remained in Moose Jaw. She carefully considered what to do as she sorted out the details of her life. Ultimately, she felt that she would be better situated amongst her welcoming relatives in Pennsylvania in the place of her birth, since both her sons now lived in the USA. Thus, she eventually sold their home and garden-properties, and she returned to Pennsylvania. There, she resumed her old custom of being found in the Temple of the Monastery of Saint Tikhon in South Canaan.

	Moose Jaw attracts many nowadays with its mineral water spa and its historic tourist attractions. However, for many Orthodox Christians, Moose Jaw will always be first and foremost the location of organic, from-the-roots-up Christian caring as exemplified by the servants of Christ, Father Svetislav and Matushka Balevich.		Moose Jaw attracts many nowadays with its mineral water spa and its historic tourist attractions. However, for many Orthodox Christians, Moose Jaw will always be first and foremost the location of organic, from-the-roots-up Christian caring as exemplified by the servants of Christ, Father Svetislav and Matushka Eva Balevich.

	Very many heartfelt events occurred over the 3½ decades. One that comes to mind is the time the youth of [[Saskatoon SK Holy Resurrection Orthodox Sobor 1975 \|Holy Resurrection Sobor]] in Saskatoon took a bus to Moose Jaw, attended Vespers on Saturday, camped in the hall overnight and then continued with worship and feasting the next day. Father Balevich thoroughly enjoyed it (and Matushka taught the children folk dancing). As they all got into the bus to return, Father went in, too. He took a seat and looked at them all, and he said, “Oh, don’t go ! Can’t you all just stay here ?” and he looked at all the children with such affection.		Very many heartfelt events occurred over the 3½ decades. One that comes to mind is the time the youth of [[Saskatoon SK Holy Resurrection Orthodox Sobor 1975 \|Holy Resurrection Sobor]] in Saskatoon took a bus to Moose Jaw, attended Vespers on Saturday, camped in the hall overnight and then continued with worship and feasting the next day. Father Balevich thoroughly enjoyed it (and Matushka taught the children folk dancing). As they all got into the bus to return, Father went in, too. He took a seat and looked at them all, and he said, “Oh, don’t go ! Can’t you all just stay here ?” and he looked at all the children with such affection.

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	In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Katherine Lazorack ; by her brother, John Lazorack ; by her sister, Anne Chernushin ; and by her nephew, Peter Lazorack.		In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Katherine Lazorack ; by her brother, John Lazorack ; by her sister, Anne Chernushin ; and by her nephew, Peter Lazorack.

	On Thursday, 17 July, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Saint Tikhon’s Monastery Church, there was a time for visitation, and the serving of a [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/res/reading/memorial/Panikhida_for_Adult.pdf Panikhida] ([https://orthodoxwiki.org/Memorial_Services Memorial Service])].		On Thursday, 17 July, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Saint Tikhon’s Monastery Church, there was a time for visitation, and the serving of a [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/res/reading/memorial/Panikhida_for_Adult.pdf Panikhida] ([https://orthodoxwiki.org/Memorial_Services Memorial Service]).

	On Friday, 18 July, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/res/reading/funeral/Service_for_Orthodox_Lay-Persons.pdf Funeral Service for the Burial of a Lay-person] was served at Saint Tikhon’s Monastery Church.		On Friday, 18 July, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/res/reading/funeral/Service_for_Orthodox_Lay-Persons.pdf Funeral Service for the Burial of a Lay-person] was served at Saint Tikhon’s Monastery Church.

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	After the repose of her husband, Matushka Eva Balevich remained for a time in Moose Jaw. However, in part because her sons were both living in the USA, and because she had many family members still living in her home region (where she was born), she decided to relocate to South Canaan, Pennsylvania. Of course, it was also because when her time came, she would be interred beside her husband at Saint Tikhon's Monastery.		After the repose of her husband, Matushka Eva Balevich remained for a time in Moose Jaw. However, in part because her sons were both living in the USA, and because she had many family members still living in her home region (where she was born), she decided to relocate to South Canaan, Pennsylvania. Of course, it was also because when her time came, she would be interred beside her husband at the Saint Tikhon's Monastery Cemetery.

	==Repose of Matushka Eva==		==Repose of Matushka Eva==

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	After the repose of her husband, Matushka Eva Balevich remained for a time in Moose Jaw. However, in part because her sons were both living in the USA, and because she had many family members still living in her home region (where she was born), she decided to relocate to South Canaan, Pennsylvania. Of course, it was also because when her time came, she would be interred beside her husband ~~in Moose Jaw~~.		After the repose of her husband, Matushka Eva Balevich remained for a time in Moose Jaw. However, in part because her sons were both living in the USA, and because she had many family members still living in her home region (where she was born), she decided to relocate to South Canaan, Pennsylvania. Of course, it was also because when her time came, she would be interred beside her husband at Saint Tikhon's Monastery.

	==Repose of Matushka Eva==		==Repose of Matushka Eva==

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	On 19 August, 1997, Father Svetislav Balevich marked the [http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/messenger/Com1998-2.9-2.pdf 30th anniversary of his service] to the Lord as a priest in the Archdiocese of Canada. This year also marked the 30th anniversary of his and Matushka Eva's arrival in Moose Jaw to serve as the pastor of the Holy Trinity parish there. He had invited the [https://books.google.ca/books?id=x8NWAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA68&lpg=PA68&dq=nicolae+marioncu&source=bl&ots=lNbrizZ_l0&sig=ACfU3U0hbav4ripRCL0cIgFmcjxOP65GFQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiboYKa9YbsAhVwhOAKHU_ED3MQ6AEwCHoECAgQAQ#v=onepage&q=nicolae%20marioncu&f=false Priest Nicolae Marioncu] to serve together with him, since they were both ordained on the same day (different years and different places). Because Father Svetislav did not wish to attract attention to himself, it was necessary that this celebration be a surprise for him. A celebration of the Divine Liturgy on the anniversary was no surprise, since this happened annually (on the Julian Calendar, Old-style, this is the Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ). The surprise came in the celebratory dinner that followed, and the large number of people who participated. The celebration was even extended and amplified after the following Sunday Divine Liturgy.		On 19 August, 1997, Father Svetislav Balevich marked the [http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/messenger/Com1998-2.9-2.pdf 30th anniversary of his service] to the Lord as a priest in the Archdiocese of Canada. This year also marked the 30th anniversary of his and Matushka Eva's arrival in Moose Jaw to serve as the pastor of the Holy Trinity parish there. He had invited the [https://books.google.ca/books?id=x8NWAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA68&lpg=PA68&dq=nicolae+marioncu&source=bl&ots=lNbrizZ_l0&sig=ACfU3U0hbav4ripRCL0cIgFmcjxOP65GFQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiboYKa9YbsAhVwhOAKHU_ED3MQ6AEwCHoECAgQAQ#v=onepage&q=nicolae%20marioncu&f=false Priest Nicolae Marioncu] to serve together with him, since they were both ordained on the same day (different years and different places). Because Father Svetislav did not wish to attract attention to himself, it was necessary that this celebration be a surprise for him.

			A celebration of the Divine Liturgy on the anniversary was no surprise, since this happened annually (on the Julian Calendar, Old-style, this is the Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ). The surprise came in the celebratory dinner that followed, and the large number of people who participated. The celebration was even extended and amplified after the following Sunday Divine Liturgy.

	==Retirement, 2002==		==Retirement, 2002==
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	'''Father Svetislav's successor ; Father Svetislav's poor health'''		'''Father Svetislav's successor ; Father Svetislav's poor health'''

	After Father Svetislav's retirement, the [https://~~oca~~.~~org/clergy/anastasy-stacey-richter~~/ Priest Stacey Richter] and his family arrived in Moose Jaw in 2002, in order to serve the parish. They received the benefit of learning first-hand about both the life and witness of the previous pastor and his wife, and the nature of the community they were beginning to serve.		After Father Svetislav's retirement, the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archpriest_Anastasy_and_Matushka_Trudi_Richter Priest Stacey Richter] and his family arrived in Moose Jaw in 2002, in order to serve the parish. They received the benefit of learning first-hand about both the life and witness of the previous pastor and his wife, and the nature of the community they were beginning to serve.

	Father Svetislav's health was waning. It was harder to serve, but still he did serve, by God’s Grace and strength. He seemed to enjoy talking quite a lot about the past, and he prepared a box of archival material, which he diligently took to Saskatoon for eventual deposit at the [[Saint Arseny (Chahovtsov) \|Archbishop Arseny]] Archives of the Archdiocese of Canada.		Father Svetislav's health was waning. It was harder to serve, but still he did serve, by God’s Grace and strength. He seemed to enjoy talking quite a lot about the past, and he prepared a box of archival material, which he diligently took to Saskatoon for eventual deposit at the [[Saint Arseny (Chahovtsov) \|Archbishop Arseny]] Archives of the Archdiocese of Canada.
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	On Tuesday, 2 December, 2003, the first part of the [https://www.archbishop-of-ottawa.org/content/burial-services-over-presbyter-or-over-bishop Funeral Services for the Burial of a Presbyter] was served at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Moose Jaw, at 7:00 p.m. After the conclusion, there followed the reading of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Gospels Holy Gospels] throughout the night.		On Tuesday, 2 December, 2003, the first part of the [https://www.archbishop-of-ottawa.org/content/burial-services-over-presbyter-or-over-bishop Funeral Services for the Burial of a Presbyter] was served at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Moose Jaw, at 7:00 p.m. After the conclusion, there followed the reading of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Gospels Holy Gospels] throughout the night.

	On Wednesday, 3 December, 2003, the second part of the funeral services began at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church at 10:00 a.m. The Memorial Divine Liturgy and the Memorial Service which followed were led by the retired [[Archbishop Lazar (Puhalo)]] of British Columbia, and the Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Canada, the [[Archimandrite Alexander (Pihach) \|Archpriest Dennis Pihach]]. The Funeral Office of a Departed Priest was served also by the Priests [https://~~oca~~.~~org/clergy/anastasy-stacey-richter~~/ Stacey Richter], [https://orthodoxsaskatoon.com/clergy/ Bernard Funk], [https://oca.org/clergy/John-Mancantelli/ John Mancantelli], [http://uocc.ca/en-ca/parishes/clergyresults.asp Brent Kuzyk], [http://www.roea.org/listing.html Constantine Turcoane], [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/melnyk-mitred-archpriest-anatoliy Anatoliy Melnyk], [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/kennaugh-archpriest-stephen-robert Robert Kennaugh], [http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/leaderpost/obituary.aspx?pid=177828130 Daniel Nenson], [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/luciuk-archpriest-rodion Rodion Luciuk], [http://gocregina.com/priest/ Spyridon Vandoras] and [http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/leaderpost/obituary.aspx?n=mirko-malinovic&pid=93952723 Mirko Malinovic]. The cantor was the Monk Tikhon (Green), who led the singing, and the reader was Michael Luciuk. Father Orest Olekshy did not serve, but he, [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/papish-protodeacon-taras Deacon Taras Papish] and Subdeacon James Nicholas Davis of Saskatoon all helped with the singing.		On Wednesday, 3 December, 2003, the second part of the funeral services began at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church at 10:00 a.m. The Memorial Divine Liturgy and the Memorial Service which followed were led by the retired [[Archbishop Lazar (Puhalo)]] of British Columbia, and the Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Canada, the [[Archimandrite Alexander (Pihach) \|Archpriest Dennis Pihach]]. The Funeral Office of a Departed Priest was served also by the Priests [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archpriest_Anastasy_and_Matushka_Trudi_Richter Stacey Richter], [https://orthodoxsaskatoon.com/clergy/ Bernard Funk], [https://oca.org/clergy/John-Mancantelli/ John Mancantelli], [http://uocc.ca/en-ca/parishes/clergyresults.asp Brent Kuzyk], [http://www.roea.org/listing.html Constantine Turcoane], [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/melnyk-mitred-archpriest-anatoliy Anatoliy Melnyk], [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/kennaugh-archpriest-stephen-robert Robert Kennaugh], [http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/leaderpost/obituary.aspx?pid=177828130 Daniel Nenson], [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/luciuk-archpriest-rodion Rodion Luciuk], [http://gocregina.com/priest/ Spyridon Vandoras] and [http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/leaderpost/obituary.aspx?n=mirko-malinovic&pid=93952723 Mirko Malinovic]. The cantor was the Monk Tikhon (Green), who led the singing, and the reader was Michael Luciuk. Father Orest Olekshy did not serve, but he, [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/papish-protodeacon-taras Deacon Taras Papish] and Subdeacon James Nicholas Davis of Saskatoon all helped with the singing.

	Besides the many loving clergy, the family, the parishioners and friends all participated in the services, and they filled the Moose Jaw Temple to overflowing.		Besides the many loving clergy, the family, the parishioners and friends all participated in the services, and they filled the Moose Jaw Temple to overflowing.
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	==Reflections==		==Reflections==

	Father Stacey Richter and his family were able to remain in the parish in Moose Jaw for another year after Father Svetislav's repose. As a result, support was available for Matushka Eva, and also for the parishioners during this period of grieving.		[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archpriest_Anastasy_and_Matushka_Trudi_Richter Father Stacey Richter] and his family were able to remain in the parish in Moose Jaw for another year after Father Svetislav's repose. As a result, support was available for Matushka Eva, and also for the parishioners during this period of grieving.

	For some time afterwards, Matushka Eva Balevich remained in Moose Jaw. She carefully considered what to do as she sorted out the details of her life. Ultimately, she felt that she would be better situated amongst her welcoming relatives in Pennsylvania in the place of her birth, since both her sons now lived in the USA. Thus, she eventually sold their home and garden-properties, and she returned to Pennsylvania. There, she resumed her old custom of being found in the Temple of the Monastery of Saint Tikhon in South Canaan.		For some time afterwards, Matushka Eva Balevich remained in Moose Jaw. She carefully considered what to do as she sorted out the details of her life. Ultimately, she felt that she would be better situated amongst her welcoming relatives in Pennsylvania in the place of her birth, since both her sons now lived in the USA. Thus, she eventually sold their home and garden-properties, and she returned to Pennsylvania. There, she resumed her old custom of being found in the Temple of the Monastery of Saint Tikhon in South Canaan.

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	After the repose of her husband, Matushka Eva Balevich remained for a time in Moose Jaw. However, in part because her sons were both living in the USA, and because she had many family members still living in her home region (where she was born), she decided to relocate to South Canaan, Pennsylvania. Of course, ~~this meant that~~ when her time came, she would ~~not~~ be interred beside her husband in Moose Jaw.		After the repose of her husband, Matushka Eva Balevich remained for a time in Moose Jaw. However, in part because her sons were both living in the USA, and because she had many family members still living in her home region (where she was born), she decided to relocate to South Canaan, Pennsylvania. Of course, it was also because when her time came, she would be interred beside her husband in Moose Jaw.

	==Repose of Matushka Eva==		==Repose of Matushka Eva==

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	On Friday, 18 July, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/res/reading/funeral/Service_for_Orthodox_Lay-Persons.pdf Funeral Service for the Burial of a Lay-person] was served at Saint Tikhon’s Monastery Church.		On Friday, 18 July, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/res/reading/funeral/Service_for_Orthodox_Lay-Persons.pdf Funeral Service for the Burial of a Lay-person] was served at Saint Tikhon’s Monastery Church.

	Following the funeral obsequies, her body was interred at [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/990886/saint-tikhon's-orthodox-cemetery Saint Tikhon’s Monastery Cemetery].		Following the funeral obsequies, her body was interred at [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/990886/saint-tikhon's-orthodox-cemetery Saint Tikhon’s Monastery Cemetery], beside that of her husband.

	==Reflections==		==Reflections==