On the 5th anniversary of the repose of Priest Nikolai Seleznevtranslated

July 11, 2026 · 1 min read

July 11 marks five years since the death of the cleric of the Church of the Savior of the Image Not Made by Hands on Setun, Priest Nikolai Seleznev, who put a lot of effort into restoring the Church of St. Nicholas of Myra in Novaya Sloboda, where he also served.

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Ольга Марченко

I remember Father Mykola talking about those first years in Novaya Sloboda, when the walls were still cracked, and he himself carried bags of cement. It's been five years already... Thanks for the reminder, I'll pray for him tonight.

Sotir Nako

I remember that story he told about the cement in the church of Saint Nicholas. Five years passed quickly, but his work remains. I will pray for priest Nikolai tonight.

Ірина Шевченко

Yes, I remember his stories about bags of cement, he even joked that his arms didn't stretch for a week afterwards. Thank you, Olga, for remembering exactly this - I will also pray for Father tonight. Haven't you ever been to the opening of the church in Novaya Sloboda?

Борис Илиев

I remember these stories about the sacks of cement in Nova Sloboda, Father Nikolay shared them with a smile, and then his hands really felt like wood. Five years have passed, and the church stands thanks to people like him. I will pray for his repose tonight.

Athina Papa

Yes, I remember that story about the cement too – every time he told it, he laughed at how naive some of the workers were. Five years went by really fast, but every time I walk into St. Nicholas, it feels like he's still working there. Thank you we will pray for him tonight.

Petro Nako

Yes, I also remember when he told about that cement that the workers had forgotten in the rain. It made me laugh every time. Tonight I will light a candle to Saint Nicholas just for him.

Gjergj Dhima

Yes, that story with the cement forgotten in the rain was really funny, I remember him saying it with that calm smile of his. Last night I also lit a candle to Saint Nicholas for him, thank you for remembering him.

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