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	==Early life of Joseph MacLellan==		==Early life of Joseph MacLellan==

	On 17 July, 1936, Joseph MacLellan was born to Daniel (1894-1961) and Mary (~~1982~~-1982) (born Walker) MacLellan in [https://www.roadonmap.com/ca/where-is/Falconbridge_(Middlesex_County),Ontario Falconbridge], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario Ontario], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada]. Falconbridge is in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middlesex_County,_Ontario Middlesex County], Southwest of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London,_Ontario London], Ontario. Joseph was baptised in the Roman Catholic Church, and he was raised as a Roman Catholic Christian, along with his siblings. He was the third of 4 children, namely [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195446512/donald_j-maclellan#view-photo=209973583 Donald], Anne, and James. The family had a long history originating in Canada in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova_Scotia Nova Scotia].		On 17 July, 1936, Joseph MacLellan was born to Daniel (1894-1961) and Mary (1902-1982) (born Walker) MacLellan in [https://www.roadonmap.com/ca/where-is/Falconbridge_(Middlesex_County),Ontario Falconbridge], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario Ontario], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada]. Falconbridge is in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middlesex_County,_Ontario Middlesex County], Southwest of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London,_Ontario London], Ontario. Joseph was baptised in the Roman Catholic Church, and he was raised as a Roman Catholic Christian, along with his siblings. He was the third of 4 children, namely [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195446512/donald_j-maclellan#view-photo=209973583 Donald], Anne, and James. The family had a long history originating in Canada in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova_Scotia Nova Scotia].

	Joseph received his primary and secondary education in Falconbridge.		Joseph received his primary and secondary education in Falconbridge.

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	Although the RCAF did not become his career path, flying was his preferred hobby for many years.		Although the RCAF did not become his career path, flying was his preferred hobby for many years.

	It is while he was stationed in Portage la Prairie that he met his future wife, Martha ~~Holowach~~, a school-teacher.		It is while he was stationed in Portage la Prairie that he met his future wife, Martha Holovach, a school-teacher.

	==Early life of Martha Holovach==		==Early life of Martha Holovach==
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	==Marriage, 1958==		==Marriage, 1958==

	In 1958, Joseph MacLellan and Martha ~~Holowach~~ were crowned in marriage at Saint Elijah Orthodox Church at Lennard, Manitoba.		In 1958, Joseph MacLellan and Martha Holovach were crowned in marriage at Saint Elijah Orthodox Church at Lennard, Manitoba.

	In time, they received from the Lord 7 children -- Tamara, Timothy, Mary, Angela, Andrew, Naomi, and Natalie.		In time, they received from the Lord 7 children -- Tamara, Timothy, Mary, Angela, Andrew, Naomi, and Natalie.
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	On 14 April, 2022,		On 14 April, 2022,
	[https://cropo.com/tribute/details/8419/CARRIE-STESKI/obituary.html Glykeria/Carrie (born ~~Holowach~~) Steski], elder sister of Martha, fell asleep in the Lord in Winnipeg, Manitoba.		[https://cropo.com/tribute/details/8419/CARRIE-STESKI/obituary.html Glykeria/Carrie (born Holovach) Steski], elder sister of Martha, fell asleep in the Lord in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

	Memorial prayers (panikhida/Trisagion) were offered on Thursday, 28 April, at 7:00 p.m., at Saint George Orthodox Church in Transcona, Winnipeg.		Memorial prayers (panikhida/Trisagion) were offered on Thursday, 28 April, at 7:00 p.m., at Saint George Orthodox Church in Transcona, Winnipeg.
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	[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Protopresbyter_Mirone_and_Preoteasa_Lillian_Klysh Protopresbyter Mirone Klysh]		[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Protopresbyter_Mirone_and_Preoteasa_Lillian_Klysh Protopresbyter Mirone Klysh]

	[https://cropo.com/tribute/details/8419/CARRIE-STESKI/obituary.html Obituary of Carrie (born ~~Holowach~~) Steski]		[https://cropo.com/tribute/details/8419/CARRIE-STESKI/obituary.html Obituary of Carrie (born Holovach) Steski]

	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Canada Wikipedia article about the Roman Catholic Church in Canada]		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Canada Wikipedia article about the Roman Catholic Church in Canada]

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	'''Archpriest Joseph MacLellan (1936-2010)'''		'''Archpriest Joseph MacLellan (1936-2010)'''
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	On 22 June, 1984, Joseph MacLellan was ordained to the Holy Priesthood in the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America. He was ordained on behalf of Archbishop Valerian (Trifa) by Metropolitan Vladimir (Nagosky) at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Winnipeg, Manitoba.		On 22 June, 1984, Joseph MacLellan was ordained to the Holy Priesthood in the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America. He was ordained on behalf of Archbishop Valerian (Trifa) by Metropolitan Vladimir (Nagosky) at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Winnipeg, Manitoba.


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	==Pastoral service==		==Pastoral service==
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	==Retirement==		==Retirement==

	He retired ~~for reasons of health~~ on 4 September, 2004. He spoke English and some Romanian.		Due to failing health, Father Joseph retired from active pastoral responsibility on 4 September, 2004. He did continue to serve as often as possible, mostly at Saint George’s Church in Winnipeg.

			He spoke English and some Romanian.


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	~~Due to failing health,~~ Father Joseph ~~retired from active pastoral responsibility in 2003. He did continue to serve as often as possible~~, ~~mostly at Saint George’s Church in Winnipeg.~~		'''Father Joseph, Preoteasa Martha, children, grandchildren'''

	==Bereavement==		==Bereavement==

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	==Early life of Martha Holovach==		==Early life of Martha Holovach==

	On 14 January, 1934, Martha Holovach was born to Athanasi and Aglaia (born Mintenko) Holovaci (Holovach) at [https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/municipalities/boulton.shtml Boulton], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_Municipality_of_Shellmouth-Boulton R. M. of Shellmouth], Manitoba]. Aglaia was the second wife of Athanasi, his first wife having been Agrippina, with whom he had 2 children. Martha was born on the family farm at Shell Valley, Manitoba, one of many children, Maruta (+1922) ; Mary, Jacob, George ; Margaret ; Victor (+1922) ; Simeon ; Elizabeth ; Zahary ; Adam (+1935) ; Aurel ; Carrie, Larua, Martha, Evelynia. Two of her siblings reposed during the [https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/1918-spanish-flu-in-canada “Spanish Flu” epidemic]. Both Daniel and Aglaia had been born in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukovina Bucovina], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moldavia Moldavia], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romania Romania].		On 14 January, 1934, Martha Holovach was born to Athanasi and Aglaia (born Mintenko) Holovaci (Holovach) at [https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/municipalities/boulton.shtml Boulton], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_Municipality_of_Shellmouth-Boulton R. M. of Shellmouth], Manitoba]. Aglaia was the second wife of Athanasi, his first wife having been Agrippina, with whom he had 2 children. Martha was born on the family farm at Shell Valley, Manitoba, one of many children, Maruta (+1922) ; Mary, Jacob, George ; Margaret ; Victor (+1922) ; Simeon ; Elizabeth ; Zahary ; Adam (+1935) ; Aurel ; Carrie, Larua, Martha, Evelynia. Two of her siblings reposed during the [https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/1918-spanish-flu-in-canada “Spanish Flu” epidemic]. Both Daniel and Aglaia had been born in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukovina Bucovina], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moldavia Moldavia], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romania Romania]. It may be kept in mind that there were 2 siblings from Athanasi's earlier marriage before Aglaia.

	As were her siblings, Martha was [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Baptism baptised] raised as an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_Orthodox_Church Romanian Orthodox] [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Lennard_MB_Saint_Elijah_the_Prophet_Romanian_Orthodox_Church_1902 Church of Saint Elijah] at [https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/lennard.shtml Lennard, Manitoba].		As were her siblings, Martha was [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Baptism baptised] raised as an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_Orthodox_Church Romanian Orthodox] [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Lennard_MB_Saint_Elijah_the_Prophet_Romanian_Orthodox_Church_1902 Church of Saint Elijah] at [https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/lennard.shtml Lennard, Manitoba].

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	==Early life of Joseph MacLellan==		==Early life of Joseph MacLellan==

	On 17 July, 1936, Joseph MacLellan was born to Daniel (1894-1961) and Mary (1982-1982) (born Walker) MacLellan in [https://www.roadonmap.com/ca/where-is/Falconbridge_(Middlesex_County),Ontario Falconbridge], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario Ontario], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada]. Falconbridge is in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middlesex_County,_Ontario Middlesex County], Southwest of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London,_Ontario London], Ontario. Joseph was baptised in the Roman Catholic Church, and he was raised as a Roman Catholic Christian, along with his siblings. He was the third of 4 children, namely [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195446512/donald_j-maclellan#view-photo=209973583 Donald], Anne, and James. ~~There were 2 siblings from Daniel’s previous marriage.~~ The family had a long history originating in Canada in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova_Scotia Nova Scotia].		On 17 July, 1936, Joseph MacLellan was born to Daniel (1894-1961) and Mary (1982-1982) (born Walker) MacLellan in [https://www.roadonmap.com/ca/where-is/Falconbridge_(Middlesex_County),Ontario Falconbridge], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario Ontario], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada]. Falconbridge is in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middlesex_County,_Ontario Middlesex County], Southwest of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London,_Ontario London], Ontario. Joseph was baptised in the Roman Catholic Church, and he was raised as a Roman Catholic Christian, along with his siblings. He was the third of 4 children, namely [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195446512/donald_j-maclellan#view-photo=209973583 Donald], Anne, and James. The family had a long history originating in Canada in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova_Scotia Nova Scotia].

	Joseph received his primary and secondary education in Falconbridge.		Joseph received his primary and secondary education in Falconbridge.

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	[[File:HolyTrinity1987c 2.png]]		[[File:HolyTrinity1987c 2.png]] '''June, 1987, at Holy Trinity Sobor, Winnipeg'''


			(l-r : Priest Antony Edwards ; Priest Joseph MacLellan ; Metropolitan Vladimir (Nagosky) ; Bishop Seraphim (Storheim) ; Hieromonk Daniel (Baeyens) ; Priest Evan Lowig)

	==Bereavement==		==Bereavement==

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	Following the funeral obsequies, his body was interred at Boulton, RM of Shellmouth, Manitoba.		Following the funeral obsequies, his body was interred at Boulton, RM of Shellmouth, Manitoba.

	==~~Bereavement~~==		==Repose==

	On 28 July, 2010, Priest Joseph MacLellan [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222703290/joseph-maclellan fell asleep in the Lord] in Winnipeg, Manitoba.		On 28 July, 2010, Priest Joseph MacLellan [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222703290/joseph-maclellan fell asleep in the Lord] in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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	==Bereavement=-		==Bereavement==

	On 14 June, 1985, Priest Donald J MacLellan fell asleep in the Lord suddenly, and unexpectedly (from a heart-attack). Born on 12 April 1933, he was ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood on 23 May, 1959. After the funeral obsequies, his body was interred at [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2184144/holy-sepulchre-cemetery Holy Sepulchre Cemetery] in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario.		On 14 June, 1985, Priest Donald J MacLellan fell asleep in the Lord suddenly, and unexpectedly (from a heart-attack). Born on 12 April 1933, he was ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood on 23 May, 1959. After the funeral obsequies, his body was interred at [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2184144/holy-sepulchre-cemetery Holy Sepulchre Cemetery] in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario.

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	On 22 June, 1984, Joseph MacLellan was ordained to the Holy Priesthood in the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America. He was ordained on behalf of Archbishop Valerian (Trifa) by Metropolitan Vladimir (Nagosky) at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Winnipeg, Manitoba.		On 22 June, 1984, Joseph MacLellan was ordained to the Holy Priesthood in the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America. He was ordained on behalf of Archbishop Valerian (Trifa) by Metropolitan Vladimir (Nagosky) at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

	==Pastoral service		==Pastoral service==

	Priest Joseph MacLellan was assigned to service in Canada, and assisted at Saint George’s Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba.		Priest Joseph MacLellan was assigned to service in Canada, and assisted at Saint George’s Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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	==Bereavement=-		==Bereavement=-

	On 14 June, 1985, Priest Donald J MacLellan fell asleep in the Lord suddenly, and unexpectedly (from a heart-attack). Born on 12 April 1933, he was ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood on 23 May, 1959. After the funeral obsequies, his body was interred at [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2184144/holy-sepulchre-cemetery Holy Sepulchre Cemetery] in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario.		On 14 June, 1985, Priest Donald J MacLellan fell asleep in the Lord suddenly, and unexpectedly (from a heart-attack). Born on 12 April 1933, he was ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood on 23 May, 1959. After the funeral obsequies, his body was interred at [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2184144/holy-sepulchre-cemetery Holy Sepulchre Cemetery] in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario.

	==Bereavement==		==Bereavement==

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	==Early life of Martha Holovach==		==Early life of Martha Holovach==

	On 14 January, 1934, Martha Holovach was born to Athanasi and Aglaia (born Mintenko) Holovaci (Holovach) at [https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/municipalities/boulton.shtml Boulton],[ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_Municipality_of_Shellmouth-Boulton R. M. of Shellmouth], Manitoba]. Aglaia was the second wife of Athanasi, his first wife having been Agrippina, with whom he had 2 children. Martha was born on the family farm at Shell Valley, Manitoba, one of many children, Maruta (+1922) ; Mary, Jacob, George ; Margaret ; Victor (+1922) ; Simeon ; Elizabeth ; Zahary ; Adam (+1935) ; Aurel ; Carrie, Larua, Martha, Evelynia. Two of her siblings reposed during the [https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/1918-spanish-flu-in-canada “Spanish Flu” epidemic]. Both Daniel and Aglaia had been born in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukovina Bucovina], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moldavia Moldavia], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romania Romania].		On 14 January, 1934, Martha Holovach was born to Athanasi and Aglaia (born Mintenko) Holovaci (Holovach) at [https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/municipalities/boulton.shtml Boulton], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_Municipality_of_Shellmouth-Boulton R. M. of Shellmouth], Manitoba]. Aglaia was the second wife of Athanasi, his first wife having been Agrippina, with whom he had 2 children. Martha was born on the family farm at Shell Valley, Manitoba, one of many children, Maruta (+1922) ; Mary, Jacob, George ; Margaret ; Victor (+1922) ; Simeon ; Elizabeth ; Zahary ; Adam (+1935) ; Aurel ; Carrie, Larua, Martha, Evelynia. Two of her siblings reposed during the [https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/1918-spanish-flu-in-canada “Spanish Flu” epidemic]. Both Daniel and Aglaia had been born in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukovina Bucovina], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moldavia Moldavia], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romania Romania].

	As were her siblings, Martha was [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Baptism baptised] raised as an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_Orthodox_Church Romanian Orthodox] [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Lennard_MB_Saint_Elijah_the_Prophet_Romanian_Orthodox_Church_1902 Church of Saint Elijah] at [https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/lennard.shtml Lennard, Manitoba].		As were her siblings, Martha was [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Baptism baptised] raised as an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_Orthodox_Church Romanian Orthodox] [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Lennard_MB_Saint_Elijah_the_Prophet_Romanian_Orthodox_Church_1902 Church of Saint Elijah] at [https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/lennard.shtml Lennard, Manitoba].