Interfaith musical and educational evening at the Samara Philharmonictranslated

On October 9, the Samara State Philharmonic hosted an Interfaith musical and educational evening dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Synodal translation of the Bible into Russian. The event brought together spiritual education, musical art and reflection on the meaning of Holy Scripture in human life and society. Representatives of the Samara diocese took part in the event. Archimandrite Veniamin (Labutin) addressed those present with a welcoming and congratulatory speech. The musical program of the evening included the Provincial Men's Choir “Sofia” under the direction of Abbot Nikon (Ratnikov), who performed spiritual works.