Archbishop Stefan celebrated the Liturgy in the Church of the Apostle John the Theologiantranslated

The Divine Liturgy on the day of remembrance of the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, October 9, 2026, was celebrated by His Eminence Stefan, Archbishop of Gomel and Zhlobin, in the church of the village of Yampol, consecrated in honor of the saint.

His Eminence was served by the secretary of the Gomel diocese, Archpriest Georgy Alampiev, the dean of the Rechitsa district, Archpriest Alexey Peshko, the rector of the parish, Archpriest Sergiy Lysenko, and the clergy of the Rechitsa deanery and diocese.

During the Liturgy, intense prayers were offered for the restoration of peace. After the service, a religious procession took place around the church.

In conclusion, Archbishop Stefan congratulated the parishioners on their patronal feast day, the communicants on their reception of the Holy Mysteries of Christ, and addressed the believers with an archpastoral word.

The Apostle John the Theologian was one of Christ's closest disciples. He accompanied the Savior during His earthly ministry and remained at the Cross next to the Most Holy Theotokos. Christ entrusted him with the care of His Mother. John preached the Gospel in Asia Minor, wrote a Gospel and three epistles. The book of Revelation is also associated with his name. For the depth of his theological teaching and special attention to the theme of love, the apostle is called the Theologian and...