10/17/2026 Bishop John of Shuisky and Teikovsky consecrated the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh in the village. Kitovotranslated

On October 17, Saturday of the 20th week after Pentecost, Bishop John of Shuisky and Teikovsky performed the consecration of the Throne and the Divine Liturgy in the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh. Kitovo, Shuya district.

Concelebrating with the Bishop were: the secretary of the Shuya diocesan administration, Archpriest Vasily Dobychin, the rector of the church, Priest John Chaikin; And. O. the clergyman of the Resurrection Cathedral, Hieromonk Gerasim (Mtvarelidze), as well as the dean of the churches of the Savinsky district, Priest Andrei Lykov.

The diaconal rank was headed by Deacon Alexander Volov.

Liturgical chants were performed by the Bishop's Choir of the Resurrection Cathedral.

At the end of the service, the archpastor awarded bishop's awards to all those involved in the good work of organizing parish life in the St. Sergius Church. Kitovo. Also, a festive concert dedicated to the parish holiday took place at the local cultural center.

Based on materials from the website of the Shuya diocese

Recorded 10/17/2026 Bishop John of Shuisky and Teikovsky consecrated the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh in the village. The Ivanovo Metropolis first appeared in Kitovo.