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Priest Alexy Gogolev congratulated the kindergarten students on their initiation into Cossackstranslated

October 21, 2026 · 1 min read

In kindergarten No. 15, a holiday was held - the initiation of preschoolers into young Cossacks. 15 students from the middle group joined the ranks of the Cossacks.

The event was attended by the rector of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Priest Alexy Gogolev, centurion Alexander Yakutov, senior constable Artyom Zorin, students and teachers of Cossack school No. 14 named after. Borisenko, as well as the management and teachers of the kindergarten.

The holiday opened with performances by young Cossacks: the guys talked about the Cossack commandments and showed traditional dances and games. Pupils of the Cossack school supported their younger comrades with a number with a flank - as a sign of continuity of traditions.

The central event was the dedication ceremony, which was preceded by a prayer service performed by Priest Alexy Gogolev. The young Cossacks took an oath: to honor their elders, study well, maintain the Orthodox faith and defend the interests of the Motherland and the Cossacks. The oath was taken by centurion Alexander Yakutov and senior officer Artyom Zorin. To confirm their words, the guys kissed the Cossack saber and the Holy Cross, and then the priest sprinkled them with holy water.

Priest Alexy admonished the newly initiated, emphasizing how important loyalty, courage, respect are for the young Cossack...

Source: Екатеринодарская епархия  ·  Read the full story →
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