The festival “Day of the Baptism of Rus'” will open with services in honor of the Holy Princess Olgatranslated

On July 24, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Grand Duchess Olga, the first ruler of Rus' to convert to Christianity. On this day, festive events dedicated to the Day of the Baptism of Rus' will begin in the Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ. A particle of the relics of the holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga will be brought out for prayerful veneration. We invite you to take part in the services, which will be led by Metropolitan Alexy of Chelyabinsk and Miass: July 24, 9:00 - Divine Liturgy. At 18:30 a guitar and tea party will begin on the territory of the cathedral. The festival “Day of the Baptism of Rus'” will be held on the territory of the cathedral from July 24 to 28. Guests can enjoy concerts, creative meetings, excursions, master classes, exhibitions and a family program. Address of the Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ: Hero of Russia Evgeniy Rodionov Ave., 1. Come venerate the shrine and share the joy of the great holiday. CDRO Chelyabinsk Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church. All rights reserved.