Missionary action in Naro-Fominsk secondary school 4translated

On November 5, 2026, at Naro-Fominsk school No. 4, a meeting was held between students in grades 5, 6 and 7 with the rector of the Church of the New Martyrs and Confessors of the Russian Church in the city of Naro-Fominsk, Priest Sergius Gordienko. The event was timed to coincide with the national holiday - National Unity Day, which is traditionally celebrated on November 4, the day of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. During the conversation, Father Sergius revealed the historical events of the Time of Troubles, paying special attention to how popular unity and loyalty to the Fatherland led to the expulsion of the Polish interventionists. At the same time, the priest did not limit himself to a historical excursion: he spoke with the children about love for the Motherland and for neighbors, about the feats of self-sacrifice “for one’s friends” - both in the past and in our days. An important part of the conversation was the topics of choosing the right path in life, caring for the soul and understanding eternal values. The students responded vividly to the questions raised and actively asked their own - so much so that the allotted time was not enough to answer everything.

The atmosphere of the meeting was trusting, and the parting was warm: both the schoolchildren and the priest expressed hope for continued meetings with the rector.