III literary competition named after St. Cyril of Turov “In harmony with oneself and the world”translated

The Belarusian Orthodox Church, the Public Council on Morality and the Union of Writers of Belarus are holding the III open literary competition named after St. Kirill of Turov “In harmony with oneself and the world.”

Authors of different ages are invited to participate - professional writers and amateurs. The competition accepts works in the Belarusian and Russian languages ​​in various literary genres: stories, essays, novellas, ballads, poems, fables and other works corresponding to the theme of the competition.

The competition is held in three categories:

- “In the circle of relatives. Me and my family"; — “Caring for yourself and the world around you”; - “Mercy. Work. Peacefulness."

The organizers aim to draw attention to issues of family, moral choice, human responsibility for the world around us, mercy, work and peaceful creation.

Works will be accepted from September 1 to December 15, 2026. You can send works by e-mail to the Union of Writers of Belarus or submit them in printed form.

The results of the competition are scheduled for early 2027.

Detailed requirements for work and the procedure for participation are posted in the Regulations on the competition.