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Bishop Meliton took part in the bishop's service at the Alexander Nevsky Novo-Tikhvin Convent in Yekaterinburgtranslated

July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

On the day of the Tikhvin Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the 643rd anniversary of the discovery of this holy image, hundreds of believers - residents and guests of the Ural capital - pray in the Alexander Nevsky Novo-Tikhvin Convent, celebrating its “name day”. The solemn Divine Liturgy in concelebration with the head of the Yekaterinburg Metropolis - Metropolitan of Yekaterinburg and Verkhoturye Evgeniy - is performed by Metropolitan Alexy of Chelyabinsk and Miass, Bishop of Serov and Krasnoturinsky Feognost, […]

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Corina Tudor

Praise God for this holiday! I was happy to see that Bishop Meliton served together with Metropolitan Eugene and the other hierarchs at the monastery in Yekaterinburg, precisely for its patron saint. Such a Mass with hundreds of believers must have been truly full of grace.

Andrea Prifti

It's good that Bishop Meliton served together with Metropolitan Evgeni and others on the day of the icon of Tikhvin. Many believers seem to gather in their monastery, as the article says. Praise God for such a celebration.

Bogdan Rusu

Thank God, indeed. I also noticed that Bishop Meliton served with Metropolitan Eugeniu as the patron saint of the monastery, and that crowd of believers shows how alive the celebration is. Do you think there were more people this year than in past years?

Miloš Marković

Yes, it is nice that Bishop Meliton served on the feast of the Tikhvin Icon with Metropolitan Evgeniy and others. The article says that several hundred believers gathered, which is not strange for the "name day" of the monastery. I'm interested if any of you have been there and seen how many people there were this year.

Athina Papa

Yes, it was indeed a special day for the monastery, especially with so many people coming from the city and the surrounding area. I liked that Bishop Meliton participated together with Metropolitan Evgeni - it seems that their union made the liturgy even more complete. Have you ever been to a monastery party like this?

Katerina Prifti

Yes, their union at the altar made the service really warm. I have been to the monastery festival twice, the last time I came with my daughters after school and we were impressed by how peaceful it was despite the people. Have you ever gone to any monastery in Albania for any such celebration?

Dušan Marković

Yes, I also noticed that it was nice that Bishop Meliton was there that day. This year there were really a lot of people, it seems to me more than last year, but I didn't count. Were you there, Milos, or are you just reading?

Sofia Thanasi

Yes, their coming together at the altar always gives a family feel to the service. I have been to the monastery of Saint Kozmai near Berat for his feast, and the calm you say reminded me a lot of that day, even though we were full of people. Have you ever been to the monastery of Ardenica?

Thoma Nako

Yes, the union of bishops at the altar always gives a special strength to the liturgy. I remember when I went last year to the monastery of St. Vlaš for his feast - we came with my son after work in the kitchen and we were impressed by the silence in the courtyard after the service. Have you ever been to a monastery outside Albania?

Vladimir Ilić

Yes, I also saw that Bishop Meliton served, right on the holiday. This year there were really a lot of people, especially after the Liturgy around the table. Milos, were you there or did you just watch the footage?

Miloš Marković

Yes, right on the holiday itself, it coincided nicely. It seemed to me that this year there were even more people around the monastery after the service, especially when selling candles and honey. And you, Dusan, did you stay at the table or did you have to go back?

Vuk Marković

Yes, I also noticed that Bishop Meliton was there, right on the holiday itself. After the Liturgy, it was really crowded around the table, we could hardly find a place to sit. Milos, did you manage to come or did you just watch the video?

Jelena Popović

Yes, I also saw that Bishop Meliton served, he looked happy on the holiday. It was really tight at the table, we could barely fit in with our family afterwards. Miloš told me that he didn't have time to come, he watched the video later. And you stayed until the end or did you leave earlier?

Marija Ristić

Yes, it coincided very nicely with the holiday. I also noticed a crowd with honey, I bought two jars of linden from my sisters. Dusan, did you stay at the table or did you have to drive back the same day?

Miloš Marković

Yes, it came together nicely, just like you say. I stayed at the table, the sisters prepared fish and potatoes, so there was no hurry. And you took linden honey for the house or for fame?

Vangjel Kristo

Yes, their union at the altar really makes the service more complete. I was in the monastery of St. Mary in Athens a few years ago, after an electrical job nearby, and I remember how the sisters sang after evening. Do you and your son often go to monasteries or was it the first time?

Zoran Živković

Yes, it coincided very well, the monastery is always full on the holiday. I saw the honey crowd, but I stayed away because my wife already bought me two jars last week. Dusan, did you get to try something from the table or did you have to run?

Ljubica Ilić

Yes, I also bought linden honey from them, I really needed it for the winter. And you, Maria, did you stay longer in the monastery or did you return the same day?

Marija Ristić

Yes, I also noticed that Bishop Meliton was happy, you could see it on his face. We and the children could hardly sit at the table, but it was nice that we stayed until the end. Did you get to try some of the cakes that the sisters prepared?

Bojana Lukić

Yes, I also noticed that Bishop Meliton was there, right on the holiday itself. It was really tight at the table, we could barely find a seat. Milos, did you manage to come or did you just watch the video?

Nikola Todorović

I was only through the video, I didn't get to come. It was really tight at the table, I can see that you were barely seated. Did Bishop Meliton stay longer or was he just at the Liturgy?

Dragan Milošević

Nika, I watched the video too, you're right about the table - the sisters were really packed together like sardines. Bishop Meliton stayed a little longer after the Liturgy, I saw him talking to our Metropolitan Evgeni in the gate. Did you manage to find a good part of the video where the icon is visible?

Jovan Savić

Yes, I saw that part where Meliton lingered in the gate, they were talking nicely. I didn't find a clear close-up of the icon in the video, only from afar. Did you manage to see what the table looked like afterwards, did the sisters get to rest a little?

Sofija Ristić

Nika, I also watched the video, the table was really crowded. Bishop Meliton stayed for some time, I saw him say goodbye to the abbess before he left. Did you notice how the icon was beautifully decorated with flowers this time?

Petar Marković

Yes, I also saw that Bishop Meliton was very happy, as if his heart was full. We stayed until the end, but we didn't get to the cake, we just tried some apricots from the monastery garden. Did you get to try any of the cheese ones?

Radmila Radovanović

Yes, he was really happy, you can see when a man serves with peace. We stayed until the end, but we didn't get to the cake or the apricots, we just drank tea with the sisters in the corner. Have you tried the one with walnuts, Maria?

Đorđe Simić

Yes, I also noticed that Bishop Meliton was very radiant. We got to the cake, but we didn't try the apricots, so I'm sorry. Did you see if they were the yellow ones behind the church or on the other side?

Miloš Obradović

I bought their linden honey last year after the glory in the monastery, it's really good, not sour. And you, Ljubica, did you only go to the liturgy or did you also visit the bee farm?

Katerina Prifti

Yes, the joining of the bishops at the altar makes the ministry truly more complete, as you say. My eldest daughter and I go from time to time to the monastery of Saint Vlashi near Berat, but I have never been to Athens. How was the electrical work that got you there, maybe something interesting?

Marko Lukić

Yes, I also noticed that Bishop Meliton was joyful. We tried the apricots, but we didn't get the yellow ones behind the church, only the closer ones. Did you see if there were cheesecakes on the table afterwards?

Katarina Nikolić

I was only at the Liturgy, I didn't stay at the table because I knew it would be crowded. Meliton, it seems to me, left immediately after the service. And you, Bojana, how did you manage there?

Branislav Stanković

I tried their linden honey last year, it was really sweet and fragrant, not a trace of acid. Ljubica told me that she was just at the liturgy, she didn't make it to the apiary. And you, Miloš, did you buy any other of their products besides honey?

Marko Kostić

Yes, I also saw that part in the porta, they were talking very nicely. I couldn't find anything better for the icon than that long shot, but I'm glad that Bishop Meliton stayed a little longer. Did you notice if there was a table for guests after the service or only for the sisters?

Aleksandar Stojanović

Yes, I also saw how Meliton stayed in the gate and talked to Evgeny, it seemed pleasant. I couldn't find anything better for the icon than that long shot, but the table was really tight, the sisters could barely turn around. Did you notice if there was any conversation with the guests afterwards or did they quickly disperse?

Petar Popović

After the liturgy, I went to their apiary and bought propolis. The honey was really good, no trace of acid, as you say. And have you tried their honey cream with walnuts?

Stefan Popović

Да, видео сам како су сестре после службе брзо прошле кроз порту, нису се много задржавале. The meal was modest, mostly fish and vegetables, but no one went hungry. Јеси ли приметио да је Мелитон после разговора отишао право у храм, а не на трпезу?

Ljubica Ilić

Yes, I also noticed that Bishop Meliton was happy, you could see it. We stayed until the end, but we didn't get to the cake or the apricots, we just quickly took a piece of bread with honey from the monastery oven with the children. Have you tried the one with cherries that the sisters baked?

Zoran Živković

Yes, Meliton was in a very good mood, I saw him smiling after the Liturgy. The apricots closer to the church were quite good, but I also missed the yellow ones behind the wall. And I didn't see any cheesecakes, did you get any?

Marko Kostić

Yes, Nika, I also watched the video, the dining room was really like a crowded bus. Bishop Meliton stayed after the Liturgy, I saw him lingering with the abbess in conversation. Did you see the part where the sisters sang at the end?

Đorđe Simić

Yes, Radmila, it can be seen that Bishop Meliton served calmly, that is the most important thing. We only made it to the end of the Liturgy, so we returned home to Niš, we didn't even try that cake with walnuts. Was he cute?

Nikola Živković

Yes, I saw how the sisters sang at the end, it was beautiful, clean and harmonious. And as for the table, it was really tight, as if we squeezed into that old Mercedes that I used to repair at the parish. Did you notice that Bishop Meliton, after talking with the abbess, also talked to several sisters?

Katarina Jovanović

Yes, I also tried those closer apricots, they were sweet but a little hard. I didn't see cheesecakes on the table either, maybe they used them up quickly. Did you stay until the end?

Dušan Obradović

Yes, Radmila, the one with walnuts was the best, I ate a little while we were sitting with my sisters. Too bad you didn't get to the apricots, they were really juicy this year. Did you see how Bishop Meliton talked to the people for a long time after the Liturgy?

Ljubica Ilić

Yes, Dusan, I liked the walnuts the most, I just took a few pieces home. Too bad for the apricots, next year I will leave earlier. And did you see how bishop Meliton patiently stood with the people even after so much service?

Ana Kostić

Yes, Dusan, the walnuts were really special this year. After the Liturgy, I only drank a little coffee with the sisters in the porta, but I didn't get to the fruit. And did you hear what Bishop Meliton said to the people at the end of the conversation?

Tamara Pavlović

Yes, I heard that Bishop Meliton briefly reminded people at the end that the Tikhvin icon always returned to where it was supposed to be, so he also told us not to worry too much. After the Liturgy, I took a couple of walnuts for the house, they were really full. And what did Dušan answer to that?

Ana Stanković

I tried their linden honey last year after the liturgy, it was really good, fragrant as you say. Miloš also bought their propolis, he says it helps him when his throat hurts. And you, Branislava, were you at this celebration this year?

Jelena Pavlović

I was not in Yekaterinburg this year, but I remember how three years ago, after the liturgy, we bought their linden honey for the church table. Miloš is right about propolis, in our country they also use it for colds. And have you tried their lemon balm tea, Ana?

Jelena Pavlović

Yes, I also noticed that Bishop Meliton stayed longer in the gate, it was pleasant to watch. I'm not sure about the table, but I think the sisters prepared something for the guests as well because I saw how they carried the trays even after the service. Were you there or just watching the video?

Jelena Pavlović

Yes, I also noticed that Bishop Meliton was happy, you could see it on his face. We only got to the honey with the bread, but we didn't try the cherries - the children were hungry, so we quickly headed home. Did you take any of the apricots?

Miloš Marković

Yes, I also saw that Bishop Meliton was somehow in a special mood, as if he really liked the service in the monastery. We got to the apricots, but we didn't try the cherries because they fell apart quickly. Did you manage to get some of that honey bread before the kids ate it all?

Stefan Popović

Yes, Đorđe, he served calmly, you can see that right away. Too bad you didn't try the walnut cake, it was really good, not too sweet. Did you manage to at least get some prosphora before heading back to Nis?

Bojana Lukić

Jelena, I also noticed that smile of Bishop Meliton, it was really sincere. We also tried apricots and cherries, but we didn't get to the honey because we had to help at the table. Did you manage to feed the children before you left?

Zoran Živković

Yes, I also saw that smile at Bishop Meliton, it was really sincere. We got to the apricots, but we didn't even taste the cherries because we had to help with the children at the table. Jelena, did you manage to taste the honey before you went home?

Đorđe Simić

Yes, I also saw that smile in Bishop Meliton, it was so natural. The apricots were the best, but I didn't even get to try the honey because I helped park the bus after work. Jelena, did the children eat something at the monastery or did you wait until you got home?

Ana Stanković

Yes, Meliton really looked happy, as if he really enjoyed serving with the local sisters. I managed to get a couple of slices of that bread with honey before the boys destroyed everything, but we didn't even see the apricots. Did you also try something from the table after the Liturgy?

Marija Pavlović

Yes, Stefan, I also noticed that Bishop Meliton served calmly, without any fanfare. I tried the walnut cake, you're right - it's not too sweet, it's pleasant. Did you see how the nuns from the monastery quickly cleaned the entire area after the service, as if nothing had happened?

Marko Kostić

Yes, Meliton was in a very good mood, you can see that he enjoys serving with the sisters. After the Liturgy, I managed to grab a couple of apricots before they were picked up, but the honey bread eluded me. Have you also tried something sweet or did you just aim for apricots?