Archimandrite Herman, father superior of the Davidov Hermitage of the Ascension, murdered in the Moscow Region

Archimandrite Herman (Khapugin), father superior of the Davidov Hermitage of the Ascension and church dean of the Chekhov District, Moscow Region, was killed on July 26, 2005. Law-enforcement officials suspect he fell a victim of robbers who heavily beat him and stroke a blow to this head which proved to be lethal.

According to press-service of the Moscow Region Governor, Boris Gromov, on behalf of the Moscow Region Government and on his own behalf, expressed sincere condolences to Metropolitan Juvenaly of Krutitsy and Kolomna, the parishioners in the Chekhov District and the monks and pilgrims of the Davidov Hermitage.

‘Archimandrite Herman’s zealous work, his desire to do good works and to live by the aspirations and concerns of the parishioners and all the people in the Chekhov District commanded respect’, the message of condolences states, ‘the death of this radiant man is a great tragedy for all those who knew Archimandrite Herman. He was an example of modesty, industry, and heartfulness. The continuation of his good works will be the best way to cherish the memory of Archimandrite Herman’.