11/02/2026 Metropolitan Joseph celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Assumption Cathedral in the city of Ivanovotranslated

On November 2, on the day of remembrance of the Great Martyr Artemy, the Righteous Youth Artemy of Verkolsky and the Venerable Gabriel of Samtavria, Metropolitan Joseph of Ivanovo-Voznesensk and Vichuga celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Assumption Cathedral in the city of Ivanovo.

Concelebrating with the Bishop were Hieromonk John (Pletmintsev), Hegumen Vitaly (Utkin), Hieromonk Feofan (Naumov) and Hierodeacon Andrey (Datsko).

The Apostle read Hierodeacon Barnabas (Laguta), the Gospel was read by Hierodeacon Andrey (Datsko).

Liturgical hymns were performed by Alexander Milan-Petrov.

The subdeacons were Reader Ilya Novikov, Hierodeacon Varnava (Laguta) and Reader Alexander Silaev.

Press service of the Head of the Ivanovo Metropolis

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