Divine Liturgy on the day of remembrance of the Holy Great Martyr Paraskeva Fridaytranslated

On November 10, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the Holy Great Martyr Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, who lived in the 3rd century and accepted martyrdom for her confession of Christ. Raised in a Christian family, she dedicated her life to God from a young age and openly preached the Gospel, remaining faithful to Christ during persecution.

On the day of remembrance of the Holy Great Martyr Paraskeva Friday, November 10, 2026, His Eminence Stephen, Archbishop of Gomel and Zhlobin, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Peter and Paul Cathedral of Gomel.

His Eminence was served by the clergy of the cathedral.

During the service, intense prayer requests for the restoration of peace were offered.

At the end of the Liturgy, Archbishop Stefan congratulated the communicants on their reception of the Holy Mysteries of Christ and gave the worshipers an archpastoral blessing.

*** The Holy Great Martyr Paraskeva was born into a Christian family in Asia Minor. The name Paraskeva, meaning “Friday,” was given to her in memory of the Savior’s suffering on the cross. After the death of her parents, she devoted herself to serving God and preaching the Christian faith. During the persecution of Christians, the saint refused to renounce Christ and endured...