Bishop Vincent congratulated Deacon Konstantin on his anniversarytranslated

Today, October 20, 2026, cleric of the Spassky Cathedral in the city of Tara, Deacon Konstantin Ivanenko celebrates his 40th birthday.

Bishop Vikenty of Tara and Tyukalinsk, in the building of the diocesan administration, congratulated the deacon father on his anniversary and presented him with a commemorative breastplate “250th anniversary of the Spassky Cathedral of Tara.”

In his congratulations, the bishop said:

“I cordially congratulate you on this memorable event in your life, happy birthday, happy anniversary, happy 40th anniversary!

For many years you bore subdeaconal obedience, participating in hierarchal services and serving at the altar. The Lord has vouchsafed you to become a deacon at the Throne of God. You are always characterized by thoughtfulness and diligence in the performance of your main duties and in any task entrusted to you. You show the need to constantly kindle in the heart a reverent attitude towards the altar of the Lord.

You have a wonderful church-going family, the children also serve at the altar and serve as subdeacons, and help the bishop and clergy.

I prayerfully wish you not to weaken in zeal, remembering that “those who have served well are preparing for themselves a high degree and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus” (1 Tim. 3:13).

I wish you good health, vigor...