To bury the dead is an act which pleases God and benefits man. The Holy Church considers it one of the chief corporal works of mercy. It is, indeed, a service rich in blessings from our Lord. Second Esdras states, "wheresoever thou findest the dead, take them and bury them, and I will give thee the first place in my resurrection (2 Esdras 2:23)."

Accordingly, the Cemetery Ministry Team of St. Philip's Orthodox Church has been appointed to oversee the establishment and maintenance of an Orthodox Christian cemetery in Hilltown, PA. In the Winter of 2001/2002, by God's grace, St. Philip's blessed and broke ground on the proposed site. All proceedings have been undertaken with the knowledge and blessing of His Eminence, the Most Reverend PHILIP, Metropolitan-Archbishop of the Autonomous Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.

The site of the cemetery is within walking distance of St. Philip's Church, on Sunny Road in Hilltown, PA. Since Spring 2002, grave sites have been available for purchase. Each single-depth grave will cost $1000. Burial will be available for all Orthodox Christians. Everyone desiring to purchase a burial plot or requesting further information should contact Fr. Boniface Black or Fr. Noah Bushelli at 215-721-4947.

We beseech your prayers as we continue in this God-pleasing effort.

The Cemetery Ministry Team