Archbishop Gerasim led the patronal celebrations in Elkhotovotranslated

July 12, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 12, 2026, on the 6th Sunday after Pentecost, Archbishop Gerasim of Vladikavkaz and Alan celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Church of the Supreme Apostles Peter and Paul. Elkhotovo on the day of his patronal feast day.

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Sarah Evans

Хорошо, что владыка Герасим смог приехать именно в престольный день. Эльхотовский храм всегда такой уютный, особенно когда там служат литургию в воскресенье. Интересно, сколько человек собралось на службу?

Наталія Панченко

I am glad that Bishop Gerasim came exactly on the throne day. In our parish, they also try to bake holiday bread for Peter and Paul after the service, and in Elkhotovo, apparently, they also put watermelons on the table. How many people gathered, I wonder?

Franziska Hoffmann

Рада, владыка Герасим приехал именно в престольный день. From Berlin to ancient times, Peter and Pavla came after the liturgy бы пироги с капустой были, в Эльхотово, наверное, и арбусы резали, как Наталія написала. On the other hand, what kind of high school people like this?

Тарас Панченко

Glad that Bishop Gerasim was able to come to the throne. We also always share holiday bread after the liturgy, and watermelons are already local, in Elkhotovo there are so many of them in July. Have you ever been to their church?

Галина Лисенко

I am glad that in Elkhotovo they always share bread after the service, just like here. Watermelons are really everywhere in July, my son once brought a whole box from those parts. Have you ever been to their throne room or just heard about it?

Степан Лисенко

Yes, they always give out bread and watermelons after the liturgy - this is already a tradition. I myself was there two years ago on the throne, then I ate watermelons and talked with the locals. And does your son often go to those countries?

Ірина Шевченко

Yes, watermelons are really sweet there, especially in July. My son last went there last year at the beginning of autumn, he helped in the monastery with repairs. And do you often visit those parts?

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