Altai students attended a pastoral conversation about National Unity Daytranslated

Prikhody.ru 10/28/2026. Hieromonk Stefan (Shilin), cleric of the Epiphany Monastery, met with students of the Kamensky Pedagogical College in Kamen-on-Obi (Altai Territory) to talk with the guys about national unity and the history of one of the most revered Russian icons - the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God.

The priest shared his thoughts on what true national unity is. He emphasized that this is not just a formal unification of people, but a deep spiritual sense of community based on common values, faith and love for the Motherland. He reminded the students that it was precisely in moments of testing that our people always found the strength to unite, relying on spiritual support and mutual assistance, reports the public of the Slavgorod diocese on the social network VKontakte.

Particular attention was paid to the history of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. Father Stefan answered the children's questions and shared advice. “This meeting was a valuable lesson for students, a reminder that the foundation of a strong and cohesive society lies not only in education and development, but also in a strong spiritual connection rooted in our rich history and culture,” organizers said.

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