Bishop Vikenty congratulated the oldest parishioner on her anniversarytranslated

On October 12, 2026, A.F. celebrates his anniversary. Smolentseva.

Bishop Vikenty of Tara and Tyukalinsk congratulated the oldest parishioner of the Ascension Church in the city of Tara, Antonina Fedorovna, on her anniversary. The ceremonial meeting took place at the diocesan administration.

In recognition of many years of work, the archpastor presented Antonina Feodorovna with a breastplate in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Spassky Cathedral.

The hero of the day devoted most of her life to medical service, working as a surgical nurse in the Tara Central District Hospital.

The rector and parishioners also added kind words to the honoree:

“...You have dedicated your entire life to reverent and sacrificial service to the House of God. To be the keeper of cleanliness in the church, to bear the responsible obedience of preparing the holy altar and reveiling is a great, reverent work, hidden from the eyes of many, but known to the Lord. For years, your caring hands created the splendor in which parishioners came to pray, and your loyalty and responsibility have always been and remain a reliable support for the clergy.

On this significant day, we prayerfully wish you:

...health - strong strength, good spirits and weakening of all bodily ailments...