Seminary Alumnus Archpriest Louis Mahshie (B.Div. '58) fell asleep in the Lord on August 27, 2015. The entire seminary community expresses its condolences to his wife, Khouria Corinne, his children Tammy, Louis, and David, and his extended family.
Father Louis was involved in the church from early age, serving as an altar boy at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church of Syracuse, New York. He was ordained a subdeacon by Metropolitans Antony (Bashir) and Samuel (David) in 1952, and two years later, he enrolled at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts. He transferred to St. Vladimir's in 1956 and graduated with a Bachelor of Divinity in 1958.
Father Louis was ordained to the priesthood by Metropolitan Antony in 1963, the same year he and Khouria Corinne were married, and served as pastor of St. George Orthodox Church in Washington, D.C. for 12 years. In January 1978 Metropolitan Philip (Saliba) assigned Fr. Louis to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Akron, Ohio, where he served faithfully until his repose.
Condolences may be sent to mail@stgeorgeakron.com.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
His Grace Bishop Anthony will preside at all services, which will take place at St. George Orthodox Church, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Akron, OH 44333, or call (330) 666-7116.
Monday, August 31st
Visitation 3–8pm
Funeral for Clergy at 7pm
Tuesday, September 1st
Visitation 9–10am
Divine Liturgy followed by the Funeral Service 10am
A Meal of Mercy follows (a private, family interment takes place after the meal)
+Overnight accommodations can be made at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn; call 330-867-5000.
+For more information or questions, please contact assistant Pastor Fr. John Al-Assaf, yohanna-1965@hotmail.com.
