Good evening everyone,
To begin, I found out this evening and I wanted to let you know that the pictures that were in this morning email is not of the actual fires in Dunlap. Thus far the fires have not hit Dunlap but as of 3:00 pm this afternoon the Dunlap residence had a mandatory evacuation in the event the fires head that direction. However, if you google Sequoia's, Kings Canyon, Hume Lake fires, you will find various images of the wildfires.
Let's continue to pray for everyone and as someone perfectly phrased it: May God spare the monastery and May Panayia protect the Dunlap Valley with Her Sacred Vail.
Unfortunately things are intense and don't look so good... click on the link below to see the news coverage on the fires.
http://abc30.com/news/rough-fire-forces-new-mandatory-evacuation-orders-for-dunlap-residents/978726/
Have a blessed evening!
Also, from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco:
EVACUATION ORDERED
FOR MONASTERY AND SAINT NICHOLAS RANCH
Fire in Central
California Continues to Spread
The
Rough Fire in central California has now grown to nearly 120,000 acres and is
only at 30% containment. Over 2,200 firefighters are battling this enormous
fire which was caused by a lightning strike on July 31, 2015. The air quality
continues to deteriorate with light ash falling throughout the region. Saint
Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center and the Monastery of the Theotokos the Life
Giving Spring, located in Dunlap, CA, are in the immediate area of the fire and
as of Friday, September 11, 2015 they have been ordered to evacuate the premises
as the fire is headed in the direction of these properties.
“This
is a very serious situation and we are grateful for the valiant efforts of the
firefighters who are putting themselves in the path of danger for the safety of
others,” stated His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos. “We know that our prayers
are being heard by the Lord, and we will continue to beseech Him that calm will
come over the land, water will pour forth from the sky, and no further
destruction will occur.”
The
Monastery and Ranch facilities remain closed to the public until the fire
situation is under control. The Metropolis Adult Resort Camp scheduled for
September 14 – 18 at Saint Nicholas Ranch has been rescheduled for November 9 –
13, 2015. Construction on the Alex and Faye Spanos Faith and Heritage Center
has been delayed due to the poor air quality which could jeopardize the health
of the workers. The attached picture shows the deterioration of the skies
in the area due to the smoke and ash from the fire.
Ranch
Director Michael Pappas and three sisters from the Monastery had remained
onsite until the mandatory evacuation was issued this afternoon. All the
animals from the Monastery have been transported to safe locations until the
fire is contained and no longer a threat to the area. Gerontissa Markella and
18 additional sisters from the Monastery are receiving shelter from the Sisters
of Nazareth in Fresno. The Saint George parish in Fresno has opened its doors
to the sisters for ongoing prayer and they are also providing meals for them.
Several parishes in the Metropolis have been offering Paraklesis services which
have provided great comfort and reassurance to so many faithful who love the
Ranch and Monastery.
The
Rough Fire in central California has now grown to nearly 120,000 acres and is
only at 30% containment. Over 2,200 firefighters are battling this enormous
fire which was caused by a lightning strike on July 31, 2015. The air quality
continues to deteriorate with light ash falling throughout the region. Saint
Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center and the Monastery of the Theotokos the Life
Giving Spring, located in Dunlap, CA, are in the immediate area of the fire and
as of Friday, September 11, 2015 they have been ordered to evacuate the premises
as the fire is headed in the direction of these properties.
“This
is a very serious situation and we are grateful for the valiant efforts of the
firefighters who are putting themselves in the path of danger for the safety of
others,” stated His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos. “We know that our prayers
are being heard by the Lord, and we will continue to beseech Him that calm will
come over the land, water will pour forth from the sky, and no further
destruction will occur.”
The
Monastery and Ranch facilities remain closed to the public until the fire
situation is under control. The Metropolis Adult Resort Camp scheduled for
September 14 – 18 at Saint Nicholas Ranch has been rescheduled for November 9 –
13, 2015. Construction on the Alex and Faye Spanos Faith and Heritage Center
has been delayed due to the poor air quality which could jeopardize the health
of the workers. The attached picture shows the deterioration of the skies
in the area due to the smoke and ash from the fire.
Ranch
Director Michael Pappas and three sisters from the Monastery had remained
onsite until the mandatory evacuation was issued this afternoon. All the
animals from the Monastery have been transported to safe locations until the
fire is contained and no longer a threat to the area. Gerontissa Markella and
18 additional sisters from the Monastery are receiving shelter from the Sisters
of Nazareth in Fresno. The Saint George parish in Fresno has opened its doors
to the sisters for ongoing prayer and they are also providing meals for them.
Several parishes in the Metropolis have been offering Paraklesis services which
have provided great comfort and reassurance to so many faithful who love the
Ranch and Monastery.
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