Comments on: Fr. Peter Gillquist — May His Memory be Eternal

By: Michael Bauman

Michael Bauman — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:38:54 +0000

I only met him once when he came to my parish to speak not long after I had been received into the Church. What I remember was his steadfast refusal to condemn from where he had come (it got him to the Church afterall) and his simple and infectious joy at being in the Church. He had come into the Ark. Here he could be free.

Even with all of our problems, dysfunctions and disagreements, the Church is still the most joyful and joyous place to be. Perhaps as we remember Fr. Peter, it would behoove us to remember the joy as well.

By: Geo Michalopulos

Geo Michalopulos — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 02:09:36 +0000

In reply to Fabio L. Leite. Indeed, may his memory be eternal.

By: Fabio L. Leite

Fabio L. Leite — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:15:23 +0000

Memory eternal.

By: M. Stankovich

M. Stankovich — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:28:49 +0000

I only met Fr. Peter in person once, but I had been “schooled” in everything about him, or more appropriately, “them,” the Campus Crusaders, at the hand of my dearest friend, Fr. Jon Braun. In fact, to this day, having heard their story from its beginning, it is difficult to think of them individually.

There are perhaps too many trite, repetitious stories of their journey “coming home” to Orthodoxy, but in these moments of “between-rounds” alléguer, I think about “possession” and “treasure.” This group of men had recognition (interviewed, if not on the cover, of every national and international form of media), respect (they were lauded by educators, family and parent groups, and government officials, not necessarily for Christian values, but for promoting values), fame (and this was frequently measured in parody and scorn), and imitation by nearly every major denomination, Christian or not (the “highest form of flattery”). Recognized, renowned, respected scholars, authors, teachers, preachers, and ministers. Imagine the cost in today’s PR for such attention! And as one, they walked away.

When I listened to Fr. Jon speak of their relationships with one another, it was not as simple as, “He is a good man,” or “He is a good friend,” but I imagined this was how the saints described one another: “I studied the Fathers, but Fr. — loved the Fathers”; “Certainly we could all preach, but Fr. —- was truly guided by the Holy Spirit”; “Ah, my singing was all over the place, but Fr. — sang like the angels.” There was genuine love, there was genuine affection, and there was genuine respect between these men. And when I finally met Fr. Peter, it was at vespers following a meeting at Fr. Jon’s home (I believe related to the Orthodox Study Bible) in the context of the “Crusaders,” the group. And it was every bit as genuine as Fr. Jon described, and as inspiring as I had ever imagined.

I believe we have lost a father of our generation, as one who dedicated himself to re-articulating the Truth, first in his own mind, and having seized it, safely delivering it to anyone who would listen. May God always remember him.

By: Chris Banescu

Chris Banescu — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:25:27 +0000

Fr. Peter was a loving and faithful shepherd of our Lord. Not only did he bring many Americans into the Orthodox Church, but his powerful and public witness to the truth also helped re-kindle the faith and inspire many cradle Orthodox Christians, like myself, to better understand the depth and richness of our Christian Tradition and embrace our heritage with renewed fervor and commitment.

The fruits of his labors stand as a testament of the power of Christ and the timeless truths of Christianity. May his memory be eternal!

By: Fr. John A. Peck

Fr. John A. Peck — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:35:48 +0000

He was very helpful, easy to approach, and talked to you like he had known you your whole life, not to mention the encouragement he gave after the publication of “The Orthodox Church of Tomorrow.” A great man, a great American, and a great evangelist for Christ.

Memory eternal!

By: Orthodox Collective

Orthodox Collective — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:21:32 +0000

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