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07/05/2026 Metropolitan Joseph led the all-night vigil in the Assumption Cathedraltranslated

July 5, 2026 · 1 min read

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On July 5, on the eve of the feast of the Vladimir Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos and the Council of Vladimir Saints, Metropolitan Joseph of Ivanovo-Voznesensk and Vichuga celebrated an all-night vigil in the Assumption Cathedral in the city of Ivanovo. During the service in the church there was an icon with particles of the relics of the saints of the Vladimir land.

Concelebrating with the Bishop were Abbot Vitaly (Utkin), Hieromonk Macarius (Markish), Hieromonk Feofan (Naumov), Priest Mikhail Kupriyanov, Hierodeacon Avksentiy (Fokin) and Hierodeacon Andrey (Datsko).

The liturgical hymns were performed by the bishop's choir under the direction of Hieromonk John (Pletmintsev).

The proverbs were read by Hierodeacon Barnabas (Laguta).

The Six Psalms were read by Deacon Alexander Lityaev.

The subdeacons were Reader Ilya Novikov and Deacon Alexander Lityaev.

Press service of the Head of the Ivanovo Metropolis

Recorded 07/05/2026 Metropolitan Joseph led the all-night vigil in the Assumption Cathedral for the first time the Ivanovo Metropolis appeared.

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إلياس نصار

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Mathilde Lefebvre

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Николай Соколов

It’s good that the icon with the relics of the Vladimir saints was right in the cathedral; many could venerate it. Hegumen Vitaly and Father Macarius concelebrated; I remember how the two of them served at the throne table in our church last year - it was very emotional. And Father John’s choir is truly always even.

Juliette Girard

Yes, this icon with the relics was really well placed in the middle of the sobor, we felt its presence throughout the vigil. For Father Vitaly, I remember well his visit to us last year, he preached on patience with great simplicity. Do you know if he's coming back soon?

Nicolas Martin

Yes, this icon with the relics of the saints of Vladimir really marked the evening, we could see it clearly from my place near the wall. For Father Vitaly, I also remember his visit to us last year, he helped prepare the parish celebration. Does anyone know if he will be back for Dormition this year?

Sophie Moreau

Yes, this icon was clearly visible, even from a distance. Father Vitaly is always discreet but efficient, like last year with us. As for the Dormition, I haven't yet heard of its coming, do you have any news on your side?

Константин Комаров

It’s good that the icon with the relics of the Vladimir saints was right in the cathedral; many could venerate it. I remember how my wife and I went to Vladimir last year and also approached such relics. And Father John and the choir, as always, kept everything smooth.

Serge Martin

Yes, this icon with the relics was really impressive, I saw it while passing by the iconostasis after the service. For Father Vitaly, he actually gave a helping hand to our parish celebration last year, it was practical. Do you think we could ask him directly about the Dormition?

Pierre Girard

Yes, the icon with the relics of the saints of Vladimir really brought something concrete to the vigil, we could see it clearly near the altar. For Igumen Vitaly, I especially remember that he helped in the kitchen after the liturgy last year, he is very simple. Has he already set a new date with us?