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July 13, 2026 · 1 min read

July 12, 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the consecration of the Peter and Paul Church in the village of Zalivino, Tara district. By this day, the rector of the parish, Hieromonk Theodosius (Dolgov), was awarded for his work for the glory of God.

Bishop of Tara and Tyukalinsk Vikenty congratulated the clergyman on the anniversary of the church and presented the father-rector with a medal of the Tara diocese in honor of the shchmch. John of Tyukalinsky - III degree.

The archpastor wished the priest: “...May the All-Merciful Creator, Giver and Source of grace, send help in carrying out your difficult priestly service. I prayerfully wish you and the parishioners of the church spiritual joy, strength of strength and unfailing help from above in further labors of work for the glory of the Holy Church and for the salvation of all...”

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On the eve of the day of new martyrs and confessors of our Church in 2025, His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' KIRILL approved the medal of the Tara diocese in honor of the holy sufferer of our land.

His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' KIRILL put a resolution on the report of Bishop Vikenty of Tara and Tyukalinsk, administrator of the Tara diocese, on the establishment of an award for the Tara diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church in honor of the new martyr of our land.…

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Veronika Dvořáková

Thank God that father Theodosius received this medal precisely for the tenth anniversary of the consecration of the church in Zalivino. Medal in honor of счмч. John Tyukalinskogo looks very appropriate, especially before the day of the new martyrs. I wonder how many parishioners are in that church?

Атанас Марков

Glad for Father Feodosia, ten years in such a remote village is no joke. Medal in honor of Shtmch. St. John of Tyukalinsky, once upon a time, especially before the New Martyr's Day. And how many permanent parishioners are there in Zalivino, you don't know?

Gregory Mitchell

Рад за отца Феодосия, десять лет в Заливино — это действительно не шутка, особенно в таком дальнем селе. Медаль в честь сщмч. Иоанна Тюкалинского как раз к юбилею храма и перед днем новомучеников выглядит очень кстати. Интересно, сколько у него сейчас постоянных прихожан собирается по воскресеньям?

Florin Stan

Thank God that father Theodosius served already ten whole years in such a distant village as Zalivino. Medal in honor of счмч. Ioanna Tyukalinskogo once came to the church's anniversary. And how many regular parishioners does anyone know?

Maria Dobre

I am also happy for Father Feodosie. Ten years of service in a village as remote as Zalivino is not easy at all, and the medal just on the day of the patron saint and before the commemoration of the new martyrs comes as a nice encouragement. How many worshipers regularly attend services there now?

Anna Nováková

I agree, Veronika, the medal for the tenth anniversary of the dedication of the church in Zalivin is really well timed. Father Feodosij has been serving there for a long time and it can be seen that he takes care of the rural church with love. I would also like to know how many people go there now - the last time I heard it was around thirty on major holidays, but usually less.

Ondřej Novák

Yes Veronica, the timing with the tenth anniversary is really spot on. Father Feodosij has really been working there for years, I saw him repairing the fence around the church and he still takes care of the garden at the rectory. I would also like to know how many attend the Sunday liturgy now - the last time I was there was two years ago and there were barely fifteen of us.

Yes, Ondřej, I saw that fence last spring, it really was a real piece of work. In the garden at the rectory, he now also grows potatoes and carrots for Sunday lunches after the liturgy. I'd also be interested in how many of you go there now - next time I'll stop by and count.

Jakub Svoboda

Yes, Ondřej, the fence really looked like new when I was there last summer on a holiday. Father Feodosij still mows the grass around every Saturday to make it nice there. I would also like to know how many attend the liturgy now, next time I will ask right after the service.