BISHOP PORFIRY LEADS THE PATRONAL CELEBRATION IN THE CATHEDRAL CATHEDRAL OF THE TOWN OF SMORGONI [+VIDEO]translated

On August 19, 2026, on the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ, Bishop Porfiry of Lida and Smorgon celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Lord in the city of Smorgon.

Concelebrating with the ruling bishop were the rector of the cathedral, the dean of the Smorgon district, Archpriest Anatoly Rezanovich, Archpriest Vitaly Korolevich, Archpriest John Bozhelko and the cleric of the cathedral, Priest Alexander Deshuk.

The diaconal rank was headed by Protodeacon Anatoly Melnitsky.

The sermon on the sacramental verse was delivered by Priest Alexander Deshuk.

At the end of the service, Bishop Porfiry led the procession with prayer singing and blessed the fruits, then congratulated the clergy and parishioners on the holiday, addressed everyone present with a word of edification and gave an archpastoral blessing.

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