Metropolitan Herman recuperating after surgery

The Chancery of the Orthodox Church in America was notified that His Beatitude, Herman, Former OCA Metropolitan, is recuperating after back surgery on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. No complications were encountered during the operation.

His Beatitude will remain in hospital for several days and will continue his recuperation at home.

Metropolitan Herman would like to extend his heartfelt thanks to all who have sent him flowers cards and letters.

OCA clergy and faithful are asked to continue to pray for his health and for a speedy recovery.