Father Superior of Holy Trinity Monastery of St. Daniel was killed in Pereyaslav-Zalesskiy

On 7th of July 2016 there was found a body of hegumen Daniel (Sokolov) in the Holy Trinity Monastery of St. Daniel with the signs of violent death. It is reported by Pravme.ru

“The father superior’s body was found after the morning service in his cell,” the diocesan press-service informed.

Condolences due to the death of Fr. Daniel were expressed by Metropolitan Panteleimon of Yaroslavl and Rostov and bishop Fiodor of Pereyaslav and Uglichi. “Father Daniel had an obedience to serve as a monastery’s superior, to give guidance to parishioners of his churches, to revive and build monastic life. He fulfilled this obedience with love and humbling,” underscored Met. Panteleimon.  

Investigative authorities are establishing circumstances around the priest’s death and carrying out the procedures aimed at identifying the evil-doer.  

Read also

Abp. Elpidophoros: Trump reminds me of Constantine the Great

Washington DC—The Greek Archbishop showered President Trump with praise, gifting him a blessing cross.

Pope Francis Leaves Hospital with Vatican on Life Support

Vatican—Pope Francis made his first public appearance yesterday after weeks in the hospital.

White House Has No Intention of Deporting Ukrainian Refugees

Media and Non-government Organizations are trying to weaponize Trump Administration's Executive Orders, sewing fear and despair in Ukrainian Community.

His Grace Alexei of Sitka and All Alaska Elavated to the Dignity of Archbishop

Springfield, VA—The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) released its decision at its meeting on March 19, 2025

Interview with His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas, First Hierarch of ROCOR

The Southern Clergy Retreat and the Growth of Orthodoxy in the South

Christian Orthodox Coalition Calls for Action Amid Syrian Crisis

March 19, 2025 – The Christian Orthodox Coalition in the United States has issued a powerful statement condemning the ongoing persecution of Orthodox Christians in war-torn Syria.