The head of the metropolis led the celebrations of the patronal day of the Kazan Church in the village of Shkolny, Prokopyevsk municipal districttranslated

July 21, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 21, the Orthodox Church glorifies the Kazan Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In honor of this image, especially revered in Rus', a magnificent stone church was built in the village of Shkolny, Prokopyevsky district, the rector of which is Archpriest Sergius Plaksin. The celebrations on the occasion of the patronal day of this church, together with numerous parishioners, were shared by the head of the Kuzbass Metropolis, Metropolitan of Kemerovo and Prokopyevsk Aristarkh. The Eminence Archpastor was concelebrated by: […]

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Sofija Ristić

The church in Shkolny is always so well-groomed, even in winter the paths are cleaned. It’s good that Bishop Aristarchus came to see Father Sergius on his throne. I remember how last year after the service everyone baked cabbage pies together in the yard, I wish it would be the same this time.

George Miller

The church in Shkolny really always looks neat, even in winter the paths are clean, as Sophia writes. I am glad that Bishop Aristarchus came to Father Sergius. Last year those cabbage pies after the service were very tasty, I hope we managed to get together this time too.

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