Diocesan missionaries spoke about the Protection of the Mother of God during the “Russian Court” holiday in Essentukitranslated

Prikhody.ru 10/07/2026. The “Russian Courtyard” holiday, organized by the Russian community of the city, took place on Sunday, October 4. The head of the missionary department of the Pyatigorsk diocese, priest Vitaly Gritsenko, conveyed to those gathered the blessing of Archbishop Theophylact of Pyatigorsk and Circassia.

Particular attention was paid to the significance of the Orthodox faith in Russian culture and the importance of preserving traditional spiritual and moral ideals. It is necessary to take care of the heritage of our ancestors, pass it on to the younger generation and raise children in love for God, the Fatherland and neighbors.

According to the Blessed Caucasus website, during the holiday clergy and missionaries held an educational campaign. They talked with guests about the upcoming Feast of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and distributed booklets dedicated to its history and spiritual meaning. The conversation participants were invited to the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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