Archbishop Thomas consecrated the Resurrection Church in the village of Botovo 09.26.2026translated

On September 26, the day of the renovation of the Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Jerusalem, Archbishop Thomas of Odintsovo and Krasnogorsk performed the rite of great consecration of the Church of the Resurrection in the village of Botovo (Volokolamsk district) and the Divine Liturgy in the newly consecrated church. The church was built in the last quarter of the 18th century at the expense of Prince M.V. Dolgorukova. During the Soviet years, the church was closed and abandoned. Restoration began in early 2000 using private funds. His Eminence was served by clergy from the Volokolamsk deanery. The head of the Volokolamsk municipal district, Natalya Yurievna Kozlova, prayed during the service. At the special litany, the bishop offered a prayer for Holy Rus'. The sermon on the sacramental verse was delivered by the rector of the Elias Church. Ilyinskoye priest Evfimy Knyazhev. At the end of the Divine Liturgy, the bishop performed an Easter prayer service. The dean of the Volokolamsk district, Archpriest German Grigoriev, addressed the bishop with a welcoming speech.

In his response, Archbishop Thomas noted the importance of restoring destroyed shrines, as well as the need to bring the younger generation to the church. In recognition of their sacrificial labors for the benefit of the Church, diocesan awards were awarded to the patrons...