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A brief overview of the main events in the dioceses of the Belarusian Exarchate: the main thing for the weektranslated

July 14, 2026 · 1 min read

A brief overview of the main events in the dioceses of the Belarusian Exarchate: the main thing for the week Belarusian Exarchate

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Bojana Lukić

Thanks for the overview. Here in Belgrade, we are always happy when we hear that the restoration of the church in Radoškovići has been completed in the Diocese of Grodno, it is a great feat. Maybe there will be more details about this in a follow-up text?

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მარიამ გელაშვილი

Thanks for the review. It is nice that the restoration of the Radoshkovich Cathedral in Grodno Diocese has been completed, and people are still praying in the old walls. Like Bojana, I would be happy if they write about it in more detail in the next issue.

Teuta Nako

I'm glad I read this review. I noticed that even in Grodno they have finished the restoration of the church in Radoshkovichi – a good job, as Bojana and Mariam say. It would be good if in the next issue they write a little more details about that work.

Alžbeta Nováková

Thanks for the overview. I am glad that in the Grodno eparchy they finished the restoration of the church in Radoškovice, that is a nice job. It would be good if in the next issue they wrote at least a few specific details about how it looks there now.

Леся Шевченко

Thanks for the review. It is good that in the Grodno Diocese the restoration of the church in Radoshkovychy has finally been completed - the old walls are intact, and people are praying again. It would be good if the next issue showed at least a few photos of how it looks inside now.

Галина Марченко

Thank you, Lesya, for drawing attention to Radoshkovich. I am also glad that the old church is open for prayer again. As for the photo, it would really be interesting to see how it is inside now, especially the iconostasis.

Radmila Radovanović

Thank you, Bojana, I am glad that Belgrade is also following what is happening in Grodno. The restoration in Radoškovići was really great, the church is now much brighter and drier. Have you ever been there or are you just following the news?

Olimbia Prifti

Yes, I saw that part about Grodno too. The restoration in Radoshkovichi looks clean, especially the new roof they put on. Have you heard if they are having any opening services soon?

Тарас Шевчук

Yes, Lesya, Radoshkovichi - it's really good that the old walls are alive again. I myself once drove by on a bus and saw how everything there was overgrown with forests. And as for the photo, maybe someone from the Grodno Diocese will just drop a couple of pictures in the comments, without waiting for the next review?

Юрій Мороз

Yes, Galina, Radoshkovichi is truly a joy for the people there. I once drove past that church still closed, it looked sad. And it would be interesting to see the iconostasis, maybe someone from the local area will take a picture and post it here?

Галина Панченко

Yes, Taras, I also remember those overgrown walls, I once drove past to my son's country house. It's good that now there is service again. And as for the photo, let the people of Grodno drop it, it would be interesting to see how it looks now.

Jovan Savić

Thank you, Radmila. I haven't been to Radošković yet, but I've seen the before and after pictures - it's really a huge difference, especially that new roof and the color of the walls. Did you personally participate in any part of the restoration or are you just following from Belgrade?

Ольга Марченко

Yes, Galina, those overgrown walls were indeed a sad sight. We also had an old church restored in Vinnytsia, and now it is full of people on Sundays. And do you often go to your son's country house?

Teuta Nako

Yes, the new roof in Radoshkovichi looks really clean and well made. In Grodno they said they will wait until the end of August to do the opening service, because they are still working inside. Have you ever been to that area?

Світлана Литвин

Yes, Yuri, that church in Radoshkovychy really comes alive when you see it open. I also drove by a few years ago - it was sad to look at the closed doors. As for the iconostasis, I wonder if it was completely new, or if the old one was partially restored? Maybe someone from the local area will really post a photo.

Юлія Шевчук

Yes, Svetlana, I am also glad that the door is finally open. The iconostasis there is partially old, it was restored by craftsmen from Minsk, and part of the carving was made new according to old models. If one of the Radoshkovichs reads it, let them download the photo, it is very interesting to see how it looks inside now.

Snežana Živković

Thank you, Radmila. I have not been to Radoškovići, but I am glad that the church is now brighter and drier - that is important for the people who come there for service. Were you at one of the last liturgies after the restoration?

Vangjel Kristo

Yes, the new roof in Radoshkovichi reminded me of how we put it on our church of St. Paraskeva two years ago - clean work, no fuss. I haven't heard about the exact date of the service, but if they do it at the end of August I will try to go. Have you been to Grodno lately?

Анна Бондаренко

Yes, Svetlana, I also remember those closed doors when I was driving from Minsk last year. It's good that now the service is going on there. Haven't you heard whether the bell tower nearby has already been restored, or only the church inside has been put in order so far?

Соломія Панченко

Yes, Taras, those overgrown walls were indeed a sad sight, I also saw them a few years ago when I went to visit my daughter in those parts. It is good that now there is a service there again. Do you often take that bus or less often?

Соломія Ткаченко

Yes, Yuri, that church in Radoshkovychy really looked sadly closed, I also remember driving past it five years ago. The iconostasis there seems to be partially old, because the locals said that they were restoring the carving. And when exactly were you there?

Андрій Бойко

Yes, Svitlana, I also drove past Radoshkovichi last summer and saw those closed doors - it was getting sad. As for the iconostasis, it is interesting whether the masters from Minsk kept the old colors or slightly changed the tone. Maybe one of the locals will really upload a photo, it would be good to see live.

Людмила Шевченко

Yes, Solomia, those overgrown walls really looked sad. I also traveled by that bus last year, now the route has been changed a little, so I get there less often. Does your daughter still live there or has she already moved closer?

Василь Коваль

Yes, Solomia, those overgrown walls were indeed a sad sight, it is good that now there is service again. I myself traveled by that bus last year to go fishing near Pripyat, now less often - my health is not the same. Does your daughter often invite you to visit?

Христина Петренко

Yes, Anna, I also heard that the inside of the church is already completely ready and services are held regularly. And as far as I know, the bell tower has not yet been restored - only the foundation has been strengthened there. When was the last time you drove there?

Людмила Шевчук

Yes, Anna, I also drove past that church last summer and saw how the doors were closed. It is good that now there is a regular service. And you don't know if they also plan to restore the surrounding park, or if they only have enough power for the building itself?

Тарас Олійник

Yes, Galina, the overgrown walls looked really sad, it's good that they started to restore them. Olga, what kind of church was restored in Vinnytsia? And do you and your husband often go to your son's country house, or more on weekdays?

Тарас Панченко

Yes, Solomia, those overgrown walls were indeed a sad sight, it is good that they have been restored now. I used to take that bus more often before, when I was still taking my children on summer vacations to my grandmother, but now less often - work in the accounting department does not allow. And how is your daughter still working there?

Sotir Nako

Yes, work without fuss is always more sustainable. We in Saint Paraskeva made the roof with wood from my husband's brother's forest, so it was even cheaper. I was in Grodno last month to visit my sister, but I didn't get to go to the church there - do you have any photos of their services?

Snežana Obradović

Thank you, Snow White. I didn't get to Radoškovići either after the works, but I heard that it is much better now with the humidity. Have you heard how the church celebration went this year?

Христина Петренко

Yes, Solomia, those overgrown walls really looked sad. Last year, I also saw them from the bus when I went to see my daughter for the weekend. As for the route, I wonder where exactly they let him go now? Is it not through the new bridge?

Dušan Stanković

Thank you, Snow White. The celebration went well, there were a lot of people and the rain bypassed us. I heard they finally replaced that old drainage around the church as well, so hopefully there won't be any more moisture problems. Have you been to any of the services this year?

Snežana Obradović

Thank you, Snow White. I don't know how the celebration went this year, but I heard that they installed new pews in the altar and that it is now easier to stand during the service. Have you heard anything about it?

Леся Ткаченко

Yes, Khrystynka, the foundation there is really strong, you saw it in the photo. But the last time I went, services were held in the main building, without the bell tower. Haven't you heard when they plan to finish it?

Thoma Nako

Yes, totally agree, fuss-free work lasts longer. We have once again made the altar table with walnut wood that we got from my mother-in-law's village, it came out strong and cheap. What did you see in Grodno sister, did you like the city? If you have any photos of the services, send them to me, I'm curious like when we do in Elbasan.

Сергій Шевченко

Yes, Taras, those overgrown walls really looked like an abandoned shack, it's good that they finally fixed it. My daughter still works in a kindergarten in those parts, she says that after the renovation, the children are no longer afraid to go in. Are you still in the accounting department?

Христина Петренко

Yes, Lesya, the foundation there is sound, I also paid attention. And the belfry, as I was told at the last service, should be started next summer, if they manage to get the material to the cold. When was the last time you were there, in what month?

Сергій Мороз

Yes, Taras, it's good that those overgrown walls have finally been removed, now it's nice to see. My son in Kyiv is also rarely chosen, he is busy with work, just like yours in the accounting department. Do your grandchildren still go to grandma's for the holidays or have they already grown up?

Леся Бойко

Yes, Sergey, the cleaned walls really enliven the courtyard, now even after the liturgy it is pleasant to stand. My daughter also rarely breaks out of the university, she says that the session gets stuck. Do your grandchildren still come to their grandmother for the summer or are they already traveling somewhere?

Іван Коваленко

Yes, Les, clean walls really add order, even I noticed how people linger longer after the service. My grandchildren don't often come for the whole summer, the eldest went to practice in Lviv by himself, and the younger ones only go out for the weekend. And what course is your daughter in now?