The head of the Nizhny Novgorod Metropolis congratulated Bishop Stefan of Kanash and Belovolzhsk on his 60th birthdaytranslated

July 5, 2026 · 1 min read

The head of the Nizhny Novgorod Metropolis congratulated Bishop Stefan of Kanash and Belovolzhsk on his 60th birthday nne.ru

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Matthew Scott

I remember hearing how Bishop Stefan helped rebuild the church in Kanash after the flood years back—hope he's still keeping those communities strong at 60.

Bogdan Tudor

Yes, I also read about how he helped rebuild the Kanash church after the floods. At 60 years old, may God keep him healthy and continue the good work with the parishioners.

Elena Dumitrescu

Yes, I also saw that report with the church in Kanash, how they dried the walls and rebuilt the iconostasis after that great water. At 60 years old, may God help him to put at least two or three more churches on their feet with his parishioners. Do you have any idea if it was also in other parishes in the diocese after the floods?

Karolina Nowak

Yes, I remember this reportage about Kanash after the flood - how they dried the walls and saved the iconostasis. May God give Bishop Stefan health for the coming years, so that he can build a few more parishes.

Teodora Ionescu

Yes, I also read how he stood by the people of Kanash and coordinated everything he could after the waters. At 60 years old, may God help him to keep up this rhythm with the parishioners, because he seems like a hardworking man. Do you have any idea if he helped other churches in the area, not just the main one?

Anna Nowak

Yes, this reportage from Kanash was powerful - I remember how they saved these icons on the water. It's good that Bishop Stefan still has the strength for new parishes, they would also be useful in our diocese.

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