“I am Fr. John Cook, the Rector of St. Tikhon Orthodox Church in Ruther Glen, VA. Like many priests of smaller parishes, I have to work full-time to support myself and my family. I have a full-time secular job to which I travel 4 hours round trip daily, while putting in 8 to 12 hours at the office.
I am a 100% disabled veteran as well. I am the Deputy Director of Orthodox Africa. Currently, I have no days off, and I get about 3-4 hours of sleep a night. (His Church Parish also needs to purchase a facility as renting has been a burden.) Glory to God in all things!”
Father John is desperate for some relief so he can get better sleep and not be so incredibly overworked when he already has severe limitations to begin with. He needs to dedicate more time to family, his congregation and sleep and less time to his secular job.
Share The Faith Ministries with Orthodox Christian Mission to America gives monthly stipends to bi-vocational Priests that need relief. You can help relieve Fr John’s burden and the burdens of other Priests like him today by clicking the button below:
