Activities of the prison department: missionary liturgy and the regional stage of Christmas readings in Tolyattitranslated

The head of the department for prison ministry of the Samara diocese, the dean of the prison deanery of the Samara Metropolitanate, Priest Andrei Ivanov, took part in a number of significant educational and scientific events dedicated to the spiritual nourishment of convicts. On November 9, in the correctional colony No. 15 of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in the Samara region, as part of the week of interreligious dialogue, a missionary liturgy, a concert of soloists of the folk vocal group “Cantilena” and a thematic photo exhibition took place. The events were held on the initiative of the regional department of the department with the organizational support of the Vera Charitable Foundation for Education. Commenting on the meeting, the priest noted the educational significance of the service with an explanation that reveals to believers the true meaning of liturgical actions and helps to better understand participation in the Eucharist, and also emphasized the importance of cultural programs for strengthening the morale of people during the period of imprisonment.

On November 11, the pastoral work of the dean continued in Tolyatti, where the section “Man in the face of bondage: choosing a path and saving the soul” was held at the church in honor of the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Quick to Hear” as part of the VIII Christmas...