Bishop Methodius of Kamensky and Kamyshlovsky held a pastoral seminar for South Ural clergytranslated

On September 2, a seminar for clergy was held at the Chelyabinsk Diocesan Administration. At the invitation of Metropolitan Alexy of Chelyabinsk and Miass, it was conducted by Bishop Methodius of Kamensky and Kamyshlovsky. Priests from all over the Chelyabinsk diocese were present. Opening the meeting, Metropolitan Alexy emphasized that the seminar raises important topics of pastoral ministry. “Today we have the opportunity to learn a lot of interesting and useful things that will help us fulfill the calling to which the Lord has predestined us. I would like to thank Bishop Methodius for the work he put in to meet with the clergy of our diocese,” said Bishop Alexy. In his speech, Bishop Methodius explained to those present how to correctly preach the Kingdom of God. “The preaching of the Kingdom of God should be the main content of our preaching. Lord, the holy apostles preached the Kingdom of God, and we also preach the Kingdom of God,” emphasized Bishop Methodius.

The archpastor noted that people often do not think about their fate after death, believing that they can find themselves in the Kingdom of Heaven only after being baptized once. “God’s judgment for man is already taking place on earth. We live in a favorable...