Fact 8

Case of Elena Anderson from Redding

Told by Solomonia Nelson

Interview 28.10.2019
Richfield Springs, NY, USA.

This incident happened to Elena Anderson from Redding, whose husband's name was Michael - their family was close to Fr. Seraphim. Michael communicated extensively with Fr. Seraphim, and later Fr. Seraphim baptized them at Etna, among many others.

One of the closest associates of Fr. Seraphim, Solomonia Nelson recalls: “I remember very well that we were at Fr. Seraphim’s funeral, at the church service. There was a coffin in the middle of the church, and the clergy were around. Elena Anderson, who was at that time slightly over thirty but no more than forty years old, stood somewhere near the coffin, maybe a little to the side.

And at that moment, the following incident happened: perhaps she burst into tears, and turning her head, she saw Fr. Seraphim behind her and somewhat above. She shared this with me, and I remembered this incident very vividly, because then I thought: "Oh, why couldn't I see this as well?! ..."