The head of the Don Metropolis took part in a press conference dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the formation of the Don Metropolistranslated

On October 7, 2026, a press conference dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the formation of the Don Metropolis was held at the TASS South press center. The speaker was the Head of the Don Metropolis, Metropolitan of Rostov and Novocherkassk Mercury. The event was hosted by TASS South representative Maria Petrova. Representatives of regional media took part in the press conference.

Answering questions from journalists, Metropolitan Mercury spoke about the key areas of development of the Don Metropolis over 15 years, modern church service and tasks for the future.

On the same day, the presentation of the commemorative publication “Don Metropolis 15 Years” took place. Talking about the concept of the book, Metropolitan Mercury noted that it was created not as a photo album or report, but as an opportunity to show the life of the Church from different sides: “Fifteen years is not such a long historical period, but during this time a lot has been done that society often does not know about. Today, people's interest in the Church is great, and its authority remains high, but church life is often perceived primarily through the performance of divine services and sacraments, while many areas of service remain outside the brackets. I wish this book would allow...