Liturgy on the feast of Equal-to-the-Apostles Grand Duke Vladimirtranslated
On July 28, the 1038th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus' was celebrated in the Petropavlovsk and Kamchatka diocese. On this day, the Patronal Feast of the lower church took place in the Kamchatka Naval Cathedral of St. Panteleimon Monastery. The lower gathering temple was consecrated in honor of the Baptist of Rus', Prince Vladimir.
The Divine Liturgy was led by Archbishop Theodore of Peter and Paul and Kamchatka. His Eminence was co-served by the brethren of the monastery in holy orders. At the end of the Liturgy, Vladyka performed a prayer service in honor of the Baptism of Rus' and addressed those gathered with a sermon. The head of the diocese spoke about the choice of the Orthodox faith by Prince Vladimir, and about the great importance this faith has for our Motherland.
