Divine Liturgy in the church in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow” p. Old Algashitranslated

On October 25, the 21st week after Pentecost, the day of remembrance of the holy fathers of the VII Ecumenical Council, Metropolitan Longin of Simbirsk and Novospassky celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the church in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow” p. Old Algashi.

Concelebrating with His Eminence were the dean of the Tsilninsky district, Priest Vladimir Manyakov, the rector of the church, Archpriest Nikolai Golovin, the head of the protocol service of the Simbirsk diocesan administration, Priest Valery Stavrovsky, Deacon Ioann Kosyakov, and Deacon Grigory Shevchenko.

The Gospel and part of the liturgical texts were read in the Chuvash language.

In recognition of his work for the benefit of the Simbirsk Metropolis of the Russian Orthodox Church for his active participation in the life of the parish, as well as for his contribution to the beautification of the church in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow” p. Old Algashi medals of Blessed Andrew of Simbirsk, III degree, were awarded to the church's patron V.V. Allya and L.A. Shurekova.

Bishop's letters were awarded to E.N. Allya, E.N. Elmukova, P.P. Karsakov, O.M. Karsakova, L.V. Sidekhmenova, N.L. Chavga, A.P. Krasnov.

The Bishop's male choir of the Simbirsk Metropolis sang during the service under the direction of regent Roman Khitev.