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Laurus Škurla

Bishop in the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (1928-2008) · United States · On the map · Died at 80

Metropolitan Laurus was First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR), the fifth cleric to hold that position. Born in Czechoslovakia, he emigrated to the United States in 1946 after World War II with brothers from his monastery.

Laurus Škurla is read about 21 times a day, in 15 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 18 August 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 1st class

About this person

They joined the Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, New York, established in 1928 by the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.

Country
United States
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2008 · aged 80