A quarter of a century at the Throne of Godtranslated

On September 22, 2026, with the blessing of His Eminence Vincent, Bishop of Tara and Tyukalinsk, the secretary of the diocesan administration, priest Mikhail Safichuk, and the clergy of the diocese congratulated the cleric of the Znamensky Church of the regional village of Znamenskoye, priest Alexy Dolgov, on his 25th anniversary of priestly service.

At the end of the thanksgiving prayer in the Znamensky Church, Father Mikhail addressed the hero of the day with words of greeting and conveyed sincere congratulations from the archpastor:

“...I cordially congratulate you, dear Father Alexy, on this significant date - the 25th anniversary of your priesthood.

For a quarter of a century you have stood before the Throne of God, celebrating the Divine Liturgy, caring for the believers of the regional village of Znamenskoye and its environs. Your zealous service, pastoral care and fatherly love for your flock are an example of fidelity to Christ and the Holy Church.

On this solemn day, I prayerfully wish you strength of mental and physical strength, God’s unfailing help in your future labors, peace, joy and blessed success in your service for the good of the Mother Church...”