Protopresbyter Arthur E. Liolin, former pastor of Saint George Albanian Orthodox Cathedral and Chancellor Emeritus of the Albanian Archdiocese in America, fell asleep in the Lord on September 28, 2023 surrounded by his loving family, having received the sacraments of Holy Unction and Holy Communion the day prior.
Father Arthur was born on June 19, 1943 in New York City. Ordained a priest in September of 1970, he served as pastor and rector of Saint George Albanian Orthodox Cathedral for over fifty years, offering his skills, his diligence, and his love as chancellor of the Albanian Orthodox Archdiocese in America for most of these five decades. Through all the years of his service, he was a faithful pastor, priest, teacher, and preacher of Christ’s Holy Gospel to countless faithful, not only those of Saint George Cathedral, but to the faithful of every community of this archdiocese, to those who were pining for freedom from within the borders of a captive Albania, and to a new generation of Albanian Christians in Shqipëria and as immigrants here in America. For the many clergy who serve and have served the Albanian Archdiocese, he was a leader, a brother, a fellow faithful servant in the trenches of ministry; he remains an inspiration.
The Church takes confidence now, even in grief, in the words of our Savior Christ, Who greets those who so multiply their talents in faith, saying “Well done good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your Lord!” (Matthew 25:23)
On Friday, October 6, 2023, visitation will begin at Saint George Albanian Orthodox Cathedral, 523 E. Broadway, Boston, at 1:00 PM, and will last until the Burial Service for a Priest begins at 5:00 PM. Visitation ends at the 7:00 PM conclusion of the service, and will resume the next morning, Saturday, 7 October at 8:30 AM. The Divine Liturgy, followed by a final Trisagion/Blessing Service, begins at 10:00 AM, followed immediately by Interment.
In your kindness, please remember Priftëresha Margaret and the whole Liolin family in your prayers.
May Father Arthur’s memory be eternal!