Divine Liturgy in the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Tenderness”translated

On Sunday, October 25, Metropolitan Theodosius of Samara and Novokuybyshevsk led the liturgy in the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Tenderness” in Samara. His Eminence was served by the clergy of the church and the clergy of the metropolis. The liturgical hymns were performed by the mixed choir of the Samara Theological Seminary under the direction of regent Sofia Avdonina. The Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Tenderness” is located at: st. Novo-Vokzalnaya, 47a, adjacent to Molodezhny Park. The church was named after the very icon in front of which the great Russian saint, Venerable Seraphim of Sarov, prayed. At the service, the Gospel of Luke was read: chapter 7, verses 11-16. This conception tells how Jesus comes to the city of Nain and meets a funeral procession: a widow is carrying her only son to be buried. This scene is filled with deep human sorrow, because the woman is left alone, without support and hope for the future. Jesus not only sympathizes, but Himself intervenes in the situation, showing mercy and power over death.

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