On May 31, 2024, the day of the memory of Righteous John of Kormia, Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus Metropolitan Veniamin of Minsk and Zaslavl led the Divine Liturgy at the St. John of Kormia Nunnery in the agro-town of Korma, Dobrush district, Gomel region.
The Primate of the Belarusian Orthodox Church was served by: Archbishop Stefan of Gomel and Zhlobin, Bishop Leonid of Turov and Mozyr, Bishop Amvrosy of Borisov and Maryinogorsk, Bishop Avksenty of Nesvizh, Archpriest Andrei Volkov, executive secretary of the Department of Affairs of the Belarusian Orthodox Church, Archpriest Georgy Alampiev, secretary of the Gomel Diocese, Priest Igor Skrebeiko, secretary of the Turovsk Diocese, deacons of diocesan districts, chairmen of departments, rectors of parishes and clergy of the Gomel Diocese.
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The sisters of the monasteries of the Gomel Diocese prayed at the service: Hegumeness Vera (Afonkina) with the sisters of the Tikhvin Nunnery of Gomel, Hegumeness Vera (Afonkina) with the sisters of the Tikhvin Nunnery of Gomel. Gomel diocese: Abbess Vera (Afonkina) with the sisters of the Tikhvin Nunnery of Gomel, Abbess Ioanna (Yarets) with the sisters of the Dormition The divine service was attended by Abbess Archelia (Novikova) and the sisters of the St. John the Baptist nunnery in the village of Kazimirovo, and Abbess Eupraxia (Maksimenko) and the sisters of the Holy Protection nunnery in the town of Khoiniki.
The service was attended by: Chairman of the Gomel Regional Executive Committee Ivan Krupko, Deputy Chairman of the Gomel Regional Executive Committee Dmitry Aleinikov.
The service was attended by: Chairman of the Gomel Regional Executive Committee Ivan Krupko, Deputy Chairman of the Gomel Regional Executive Committee Dmitry Aleinikov, Chairman of the Dobrush District Executive Committee Alexander Gorbach and Chairman of the Dobrush District Council of Deputies Vladimir Malinovsky.
The liturgical chants were performed by the men's combined choir of the Gomel diocese under the direction of the regent Priest Kirill Savich.
The divine service was broadcast live on the TV channels «Belarus 4» and «Soyuz», on the official YouTube-channel of the Belarusian Orthodox Church and the YouTube-channel of the Gomel diocese «Favor».
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After the Holy Communion verse, the sermon was delivered by the rector of the parish of the Church of St. Theodosius of Chernigov in the village of Novaya Buda, Priest Vitaly Meshkov, who emphasized that this year marks a memorable date — 105th anniversary of the repose of Righteous John of Kormyansk.
After the intercessory prayer, the archpastors and co-servers The clergy celebrated a glorification before the relics of Righteous John of Kormyansk.
The service ended with a procession led by the Patriarchal Exarch.
The service ended with a procession led by the Patriarchal Exarch.
At the end of the service with words of gratitude to the Patriarchal Exarch addressed Archbishop Stephan of Gomel and Zhlobin, who heartily thanked Metropolitan Veniamin, all the archpastors, shepherds, Mother Abbesses and sisters and all those gathered for the celebration for the joint prayer.
At the end of the service with words of gratitude to the Patriarchal Exarch addressed Archbishop Stephan.
The Governor of Gomel region Ivan Krupko addressed the Patriarchal Exarch, archpastors, clergy and worshipers with words of congratulations. For his significant contribution to the spiritual and patriotic education of the younger generation, the governor presented Metropolitan Veniamin with a jubilee sign «80 years of liberation of the Gomel region from Nazi invaders».
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The Patriarchal Exarch congratulated the archpastors, clergy and pious laity on the holiday and addressed a word of edification. Vladyka Veniamin emphasized the importance of the legacy of St. John of Kormyan, his spiritual exploits and the example of faith by which he inspired and continues to inspire the faithful.
In turn, Archbishop Stephen thanked the Patriarchal Exarch for his warm words and for his prayerful remembrance of St. John of Kormyan. During his visit to the Gomel land he presented an image of the Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God as a gift.
In conclusion, Vladyka Exarch wished everyone health, peace, well-being and God's help through the prayers of Righteous John of Kormyansk.
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