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Bishop of Polotsk and Glubokoe Ignatius took part in the celebrations of the Tver diocese on the occasion of its 755th anniversarytranslated

July 19, 2026 · 1 min read

Every year on the first Sunday after the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, the Council of Tver Saints is celebrated. In 2026, this day fell on July 19. In the host of God's saints who shone on the Tver land, there are 179 saints who lived and performed spiritual deeds in different centuries. It was in their honor that the church of the bell tower of the Transfiguration Cathedral in the city of Tver, which is now being restored, was consecrated.

On July 19, 2026, on the day of remembrance of St. Arseny, Bishop of Tver and the Council of Tver Saints in the Tver diocese, celebrations were held on the occasion of the 755th anniversary of its founding.

The Divine Liturgy in the Transfiguration Cathedral was performed by: the head of the Tver Metropolis, Metropolitan of Tver and Kashin Ambrose, Metropolitan Victor (Oleynik), Patriarchal Exarch of Southeast Asia, Metropolitan of Singapore and Southeast Asia, Sergius, Metropolitan of Smolensk and Dorogobuzh Isidor, Metropolitan of Pskov and Matthew of Porkhov, Archbishop of Bezhetsk and Udomelsk Kallistrat, Bishop of Tikhvin and Lodeynopol Mstislav, Bishop of Polotsk and Glubokoe Ignatius, Bishop of Armavir and Labinsk Savva, Bishop of Rzhev and Toropets Silvanus.

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Владимир Попов

It’s good that Bishop Ignatius came from Polotsk. It’s interesting that there are already 179 people in the host of Tver saints - that’s how many ascetics there were on one earth. And when they plan to completely restore the bell tower of the Transfiguration Cathedral, do they not write?

Andrzej Wiśniewski

It is good that Bishop Ignacy from Polock came, it always builds unity between our eparchies. 179 saints on one land - it's hard to imagine how many monasteries and hermitages there were over the centuries. As for the bell tower, it's a pity that the article did not specify the date of completion of the work.

Lucie Nováková

It's good that our lord Ignatius from Polotsk has arrived, it really brings it together. 179 saints on one earth is a respectable number, so many wonderful lives in those centuries. It's a shame that they didn't mention in the article when the bell tower of the Spaso-Transfiguration Cathedral will be finished, I would also be interested in that.

Дарья Морозова

I agree, it’s nice to see Bishop Ignatius come from Polotsk - connections between dioceses are always encouraging. 179 saints is really a lot; there are also many ascetics on our Kazan land, but the Tver figure is impressive. The article did not clarify anything about the bell tower, it’s a pity, I would also like to know the timing.

Екатерина Попова

Yes, it’s good that Bishop Ignatius came; it’s clear that the ties between the dioceses are strong. 179 saints is a really big number; I didn’t even think that so many ascetics would shine on the Tver land. But the article really didn’t say anything about the bell tower, maybe one of the locals will clarify in the comments later.

Олег Фёдоров

I agree, Daria, the connections between Polotsk and Tver are really lively - Ignatius often visits these parts. I also thought about 179 saints, which is solid; we don’t have such lists in Siberia yet. But there really isn’t much in the article about the bell tower, maybe one of the locals in the comments can tell me the timing?

Markéta Veselá

I agree, Lucia, that the presence of our Lord Ignatius nicely unites the fraternal eparchies. The 179 saints are really a force, one immediately remembers what a treasure we have in our church. I would also like to ask about the bell tower, I read last year that they already have a finished roof, but they keep postponing the deadline.

Tomáš Veselý

Yes, Markéta, the bell tower at the Spaso-Transfiguration Cathedral is still such an eternal construction site. I was there on a trip last summer and the roof was indeed there, but inside there were still only scaffolding. I wonder how many bells the 179 saints will end up hanging there.

Екатерина Иванова

Yes, Oleg, about 179 saints is really impressive; in the Pskov region we also don’t have such a long list. And I heard from the bell tower in Tver that restoration is going on slowly, but there are no exact dates yet. Where do you live in Siberia, what church do you visit most often?

Hana Dvořáková

Yes, Tomáš, that bell tower really looks like an endless structure. I was also there last summer and the scaffolding inside surprised me, but at least the roof is holding. I would also like to know how many bells will be hung there in the end, maybe I will ask my husband about it when he goes to Tver on a business trip.

Petra Svobodová

Yes, Hana, that bell tower really looks like it's been built since time immemorial. Last year I saw photos from Tver from one of our parishioners and the scaffolding inside was really thick. If the husband asks about the bells, write here, I wonder how many there will be in the end.

Michal Černý

Yes, Hana, that tower in Tver is really like something from an endless fairy tale. Last year, I saw on photos from an acquaintance from the Tver eparchy that they already have a finished roof there, but the scaffolding is still inside - at least it is being used there now. When my husband asks about the bells, please write how many are planned there, I'm especially curious about the biggest one.

Marie Černá

Yes, Hana, that bell tower in Tver really reminds me of long-distance work. I read last year that they eventually want 12 bells there, but we'll see if they can do it by next year. The husband could ask the eparchy directly when he is there.