A clergyman of the Novokuznetsk diocese met with participants in the “Conscript Day” eventtranslated

October 7, 2026 · 1 min read

On September 30, the annual military sports competition “Conscript Day” took place at the Metallurg stadium in Novokuznetsk. More than 150 people took part in the competition - students from 20 schools and six vocational educational institutions of the city. The event was attended by the cleric of the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh in Novokuznetsk, priest Artemy Artyomov. The priest addressed the children with a welcoming speech. Schoolchildren and students demonstrated their skills [...]

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Тарас Панченко

It's good that the priest came and talked to the boys. Well done Artemiy Artyomov, who did not just stand, but addressed himself with a welcoming word. We also have similar events in Lviv, but rarely does anyone from the clergy choose to go to the stadium.

Іван Коваль

It is good that the priest not only came, but also said a word - this is more important than formality. Here in Lviv, military men or trainers are more often present at such events, but fathers are rare. And in which church do you usually do this, Taras?

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