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	==April, 2025, presentation in Hamilton, Ontario==		==April, 2025, presentation in Hamilton, Ontario==

	Saturday and Sunday, 20 and 21 April, 2025, heralded a vibrant chapter in the life of [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Hamilton_West_ON_Saint_Maria_of_Paris_Orthodox_Mission_2020 Saint Maria of Paris Orthodox Church] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton,_Ontario Hamilton], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario Ontario]. With hearts open to learning and fellowship, the parish community embarked on a journey of enrichment and celebration. Paul Ladouceur [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Hamilton_West_ON_Saint_Maria_of_Paris_Orthodox_Church_2020#Celebrating_Growth_and_Fellowship_at_Saint_Maria_of_Paris_Orthodox_Church,_2024 gave a presentation on the Saturday as he illuminated the life and legacy of Saint Maria of Paris for them. He [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/celebrating-growth-and-fellowship-st-maria-paris-orthodox-church-hamilton provided new detail] and fresh perspective on the life of Saint Maria.		Saturday and Sunday, 20 and 21 April, 2025, heralded a vibrant chapter in the life of [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Hamilton_West_ON_Saint_Maria_of_Paris_Orthodox_Mission_2020 Saint Maria of Paris Orthodox Church] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton,_Ontario Hamilton], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario Ontario]. With hearts open to learning and fellowship, the parish community embarked on a journey of enrichment and celebration. Paul Ladouceur [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Hamilton_West_ON_Saint_Maria_of_Paris_Orthodox_Church_2020#Celebrating_Growth_and_Fellowship_at_Saint_Maria_of_Paris_Orthodox_Church,_2024 gave a presentation] on the Saturday as he illuminated the life and legacy of Saint Maria of Paris for them. He [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/celebrating-growth-and-fellowship-st-maria-paris-orthodox-church-hamilton provided new detail] and fresh perspective on the life of Saint Maria.

	Attendees, representing a tapestry of backgrounds from across the Greater Hamilton/Toronto area, engaged attentively, fostering a dynamic atmosphere of learning and reflection. Even those well-versed in Saint Maria's story found themselves enriched by these new insights.		Attendees, representing a tapestry of backgrounds from across the Greater Hamilton/Toronto area, engaged attentively, fostering a dynamic atmosphere of learning and reflection. Even those well-versed in Saint Maria's story found themselves enriched by these new insights.
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	[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Kallistos_(Ware)_of_Diokleia Metropolitan Timothy (Ware)]		[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Kallistos_(Ware)_of_Diokleia Metropolitan Timothy (Ware)]

	[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Theodosius_(Lazor)Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor)]		[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Theodosius_(Lazor) Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor)]

	[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Herman_(Swaiko) Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko)]		[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Herman_(Swaiko) Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko)]

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	[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Job_(Getcha) Archbishop Job (Getcha) of Telmessos]		[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Job_(Getcha) Archbishop Job (Getcha) of Telmessos]

	[Archbishop John (Renneteau)]		[https://archeveche.eu/en/annuaires/his-eminence-metropolitan-jean-de-dubna/ Archbishop John (Renneteau)]

	[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Ir%C3%A9n%C3%A9e_(Rochon) Archbishop Irénée (Rochon)]		[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Ir%C3%A9n%C3%A9e_(Rochon) Archbishop Irénée (Rochon)]

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	[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Tikhon_(Mollard) Metropolitan Tikhon (Mollard)]		[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Tikhon_(Mollard) Metropolitan Tikhon (Mollard)]

			[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergius_(Konovalov) Archbishop Sergius (Konovalov) of Evkarpia]

			[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Gabriel_(de_Vylder) Archbishop Gabriel (de Vylder) of Komana]

			[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Job_(Getcha) Archbishop Job (Getcha) of Telmessos]

			[Archbishop John (Renneteau)]

	[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Ir%C3%A9n%C3%A9e_(Rochon) Archbishop Irénée (Rochon)]		[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Ir%C3%A9n%C3%A9e_(Rochon) Archbishop Irénée (Rochon)]

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	'''Canadian Council of Churches'''		'''Canadian Council of Churches'''

	Dr. Ladouceur participated also in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Council_of_Churches Canadian Council of Churches] on behalf of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archdiocese_of_Canada Archdiocese of Canada] of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church_in_America The Orthodox Church in America]. He also served as the Orthodox co-chair of the [https://www.academia.edu/44936838/ORTHODOX_PENTECOSTAL_ACADEMIC_DIALOGUE Orthodox-Pentecostal Academic Dialogue].		Dr. Ladouceur participated also in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Council_of_Churches Canadian Council of Churches] on behalf of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archdiocese_of_Canada Archdiocese of Canada] of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church_in_America The Orthodox Church in America].

			Because he was concerned about helping the Orthodox Christian Faith be better understood by others, and because he had experience in dialogues, he was willing to fulfil this responsibility when his predecessor retired.

			He also served as the Orthodox co-chair of the [https://www.academia.edu/44936838/ORTHODOX_PENTECOSTAL_ACADEMIC_DIALOGUE Orthodox-Pentecostal Academic Dialogue].

	Dr. Ladouceur authored the widely acclaimed book “Modern Orthodox Theology” (2019), a landmark synthesis of theological currents from the Russian Religious Renaissance through the neopatristic revival and into contemporary debates on theosis, ecclesiology, and anthropology. His clear, accessible writing (deeply shaped by the example of his mentor, Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware)) helped countless readers navigate the complex landscape of 20th and 21st-century Orthodox thought and writing.		Dr. Ladouceur authored the widely acclaimed book “Modern Orthodox Theology” (2019), a landmark synthesis of theological currents from the Russian Religious Renaissance through the neopatristic revival and into contemporary debates on theosis, ecclesiology, and anthropology. His clear, accessible writing (deeply shaped by the example of his mentor, Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware)) helped countless readers navigate the complex landscape of 20th and 21st-century Orthodox thought and writing.

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	==Repose==		==Repose==

	On Friday, 13 June, 2025, Dr. Paul Ladouceur fell asleep in the Lord in ~~Montreal~~, ~~Quebec~~.		On Friday, 13 June, 2025, Dr. Paul Ladouceur fell asleep in the Lord in Montréal, Québec.


	==Reflections==		==Reflections==

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	'''Paul Ladouceur described'''		'''Paul Ladouceur described'''

	During his later years, Paul Ladouceur served as an adjunct within the Faculty of Divinity of Trinity College, University of Toronto, and also as a teacher at the Institut de théologie orthodoxe de Montréal, ~~Quebec~~.		During his later years, Paul Ladouceur served as an adjunct within the Faculty of Divinity of Trinity College, University of Toronto, and also as a teacher at the Institut de théologie orthodoxe de Montréal, Québec.

	He was described as “a towering figure in the study of modern Orthodox theology”. His scholarly work, pastoral sensitivity and unflagging commitment to ecumenical dialogue left an indelible mark on generations of students, clergy and theologians across the globe. In his writing and speaking about the Orthodox Church, he was honest in admitting the short-comings of her authorities. His concern was nevertheless to show the Orthodox Christina Faith in open and honest dialogue with others. It was largely because of his participation (together with that of Professor Richard Schneider and John Hadjinicolaou) that the Archdiocese of Canada began to grow into a mature self-understanding, and the ability to express the life of the Church clearly to others.		He was described as “a towering figure in the study of modern Orthodox theology”. His scholarly work, pastoral sensitivity and unflagging commitment to ecumenical dialogue left an indelible mark on generations of students, clergy and theologians across the globe. In his writing and speaking about the Orthodox Church, he was honest in admitting the short-comings of her authorities. His concern was nevertheless to show the Orthodox Christina Faith in open and honest dialogue with others. It was largely because of his participation (together with that of Professor Richard Schneider and John Hadjinicolaou) that the Archdiocese of Canada began to grow into a mature self-understanding, and the ability to express the life of the Church clearly to others.

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	==Reflections==		==Reflections==

	A gentle soul with a profound intellect, Paul was known not only for his deep theological insight but also for his warmth, humility and humour. He was an avid outdoorsman, often retreating to nature for cross-country skiing and hiking – places where he encountered the quiet presence of the God he so faithfully served.		A gentle soul with a profound intellect, Paul was known not only for his deep theological insight but also for his warmth, humility and humour. He was an avid outdoorsman, often retreating to nature for cross-country skiing and hiking – places where he encountered the quiet presence of the God he so faithfully served.

	Dr. Ladouceur will be remembered as a beloved friend and colleague, a mentor for whom ecumenical dialogue was a profound spiritual calling, a gifted conversationalist with a gentle and wry sense of humour, and a generous soul who was always willing to listen, to engage, to cherish differences, and to strive towards mutual understanding and unity.		Dr. Ladouceur will be remembered as a beloved friend and colleague, a mentor for whom ecumenical dialogue was a profound spiritual calling, a gifted conversationalist with a gentle and wry sense of humour, and a generous soul who was always willing to listen, to engage, to cherish differences, and to strive towards mutual understanding and unity.
	It is important to understand that Paul’s disposition in conversations with others, particularly about the Orthodox Christian Faith, was always from the perspective of respect for the views and experience of others. At the same time, he did not compromise the Orthodox Faith ; but rather, he attested to it faithfully, and with invitation.

			It is important to understand that Paul’s disposition in conversations with others, particularly about the Orthodox Christian Faith, was always from the perspective of respect for the views and experience of others. At the same time, he did not compromise the Orthodox Faith ; but rather, he attested to it faithfully, and with invitation.


			[[File:Deces-paul-ladouceur-rawdon 2.jpg]]

	==Writings==		==Writings==

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	Paul’s public service on the internet, in particular the Orthodox Christian web-site “[https://www.pagesorthodoxes.net/ Pages orthodoxes de la Transfiguration]” (Transfiguration Orthodox Pages), has provided resources to thousands of people in the francophone world. His work offered theological clarity, spiritual depth, and liturgical resources – both to researchers, and to the Faithful.		Paul’s public service on the internet, in particular the Orthodox Christian web-site “[https://www.pagesorthodoxes.net/ Pages orthodoxes de la Transfiguration]” (Transfiguration Orthodox Pages), has provided resources to thousands of people in the francophone world. His work offered theological clarity, spiritual depth, and liturgical resources – both to researchers, and to the Faithful.


			[[File:Ladouceur-Paul Volos 1500x1000 2.jpg]] '''Giving a presentation in Volos, Greece'''


	Eventually, he became very active in, and he co-operated regularly with, “ACER-MJO” (“Action Chrétienne des Étudiants Russes-Mouvement de Jeunesse Orthodoxe” (“Russian Student Christian Movement-Orthodox Youth Movement”), and he participated in the 2022 camp. It is useful to recall that Saints [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Maria_(Skobtsova) Marie (Skobtsova)], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilya_Fondaminsky Élie Fondaminsky], [https://fr-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/Dimitri_Kl%C3%A9pinine?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp Priest Dimitri Klépinine], [https://ru-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/%D0%A1%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B1%D1%86%D0%BE%D0%B2,_%D0%AE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%94%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87?_x_tr_sl=ru&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp Youri Skobtsoff], and [https://ru-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/%D0%9B%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%BE%D0%B2%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9,_%D0%98%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD_%D0%90%D1%80%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%B4%D1%8C%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87?_x_tr_sl=ru&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp Jean Lagovsky], all martyrs, were members of this movement. Within the [https://orthochristian.com/132370.html Russian Vicariate of the Metropolis of Gaul of the Ecumenical Patriarchate], Paul led a catechesis session on Saint Marie of Paris ; he participated in a pilgrimage to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukovina Bucovina] ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romania Romania]) in 2024, and he wrote articles in the “[https://vicariatorthodoxe.fr/categorie/cahiers-du-vicariat/ Cahiers du Vicariate]” (“Vicariate Notebooks”) in 2024 and 2025.		Eventually, he became very active in, and he co-operated regularly with, “ACER-MJO” (“Action Chrétienne des Étudiants Russes-Mouvement de Jeunesse Orthodoxe” (“Russian Student Christian Movement-Orthodox Youth Movement”), and he participated in the 2022 camp. It is useful to recall that Saints [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Maria_(Skobtsova) Marie (Skobtsova)], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilya_Fondaminsky Élie Fondaminsky], [https://fr-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/Dimitri_Kl%C3%A9pinine?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp Priest Dimitri Klépinine], [https://ru-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/%D0%A1%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B1%D1%86%D0%BE%D0%B2,_%D0%AE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%94%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87?_x_tr_sl=ru&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp Youri Skobtsoff], and [https://ru-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/%D0%9B%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%BE%D0%B2%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9,_%D0%98%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD_%D0%90%D1%80%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%B4%D1%8C%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87?_x_tr_sl=ru&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp Jean Lagovsky], all martyrs, were members of this movement. Within the [https://orthochristian.com/132370.html Russian Vicariate of the Metropolis of Gaul of the Ecumenical Patriarchate], Paul led a catechesis session on Saint Marie of Paris ; he participated in a pilgrimage to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukovina Bucovina] ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romania Romania]) in 2024, and he wrote articles in the “[https://vicariatorthodoxe.fr/categorie/cahiers-du-vicariat/ Cahiers du Vicariate]” (“Vicariate Notebooks”) in 2024 and 2025.