BISHOP PORFIRY PERFORMED THE CONSECTION OF THE CHURCH IN HONOR OF PETER AND PAUL IN THE VILLAGE OF SVETLYANYtranslated

On October 24, Saturday of the 21st week of Pentecost, Bishop Porfiry of Lida and Smorgon performed the rite of consecration of the church in honor of the holy apostles Peter and Paul in the village of Svetlyany after repair work on the altar.

His Eminence was co-served by the secretary of the Lida diocese, Archpriest Georgy Mukha, the dean of the churches of the Smorgon district, Archpriest Anatoly Rezanovich, the rector of the church, Archpriest Valentin Gunkevich, and Priest Pavel Kutko. The diaconal service was headed by Protodeacon Anatoly Melnitsky.

The church choir performed the liturgical chants.

During the service, intense prayers were offered for the restoration of peace.

The sermon on the sacramental verse was delivered by Priest Pavel Kutko.

At the end of the Divine Liturgy, Bishop Porfiry congratulated everyone on the ceremony of consecrating the church, presented diocesan awards to the parishioners, addressed everyone with an edifying word and gave an archpastoral blessing.