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Metropolitan Theodore led the All-Night Vigil in the main church of Volgogradtranslated

July 4, 2026 · 1 min read

Tonight, on the eve of the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Theodore of Volgograd and Kamyshin celebrated the All-Night Vigil in the Cathedral of the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky in Volgograd. His Eminence was concelebrated by the clergy of the cathedral.

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Radmila Radovanović

Glory be to God, that Vladyka Feodor himself led the service specifically in the cathedral of Alexander Nevsky. Давно не была в Волгограде, но помню, как всегда, особенно торжественно поют всенощной.

Grace Thomas

Рада за волгоградцев, что митрополит Феодор сам возглавил всенощную именно в Александро-Невском. У вас там и правда всегда очень стройно поют, помню, как мы однажды приезжали на престольный и хор просто завораживал. Слава Богу.

Илья Зайцев

It’s good that Vladyka Theodore himself headed it in Alexander Nevsky. Here in Yaroslavl they also try to have the bishop serve at the all-night vigil in the main cathedral, you can always feel it. And their choir is really strong, I remember coming last year - they sang so much that even an electrician like me could listen.

Χρήστος Παππάς

It's good that Vladyka Feodor himself led precisely in Aleksandro-Nevsky. At us in Larisa, too, they try to have the metropolitan serve in the evening service in the main church, the other mood is immediately felt. А про ваш хор все пишут, межад, дережат держат уровен.

Юрій Коваленко

I am glad that Bishop Feodor himself took the lead in Alexander Nevsky. Here in Kharkiv, too, it is always felt that when the bishop serves at the all-night service in the main cathedral, the service is completely different. And so many people have already mentioned your choir that they wanted to listen to it themselves.

Ольга Мельник

Glad you noticed that. Our choir is really special - they sing in such a way that even during the all-night service on weekdays there are more people than on Sundays. And in Kharkiv, which cathedral is considered the main one, Uspensky or some other?

Jelena Pavlović

Thank God, yes. I also remember how in that assembly the choir always sang so clearly, especially on "Gosbe vozvah". Were you there just for a big holiday service or an ordinary day?

Νίκη Βασιλείου

I agree, Christos, when the metropolitan himself comes to the main church, the whole atmosphere changes. In Volgograd, they say the same about their dance, they hold the bar high. Do you in Larissa have a similar tradition to your metropolitan?

Vladimir Ilić

Praise God, it's really nice when the metropolitan himself serves in the cathedral. I was there last year for an all-nighter just before the holiday, and the choir really sang so clearly that every word could be heard. Were you inside or were you listening from outside?

Ксения Фёдорова

I agree that when the bishop himself serves in the main cathedral, the service feels completely different. Here in Munich we also try to have the bishop stand at the all-night vigil at least once a month. Do you often travel to Volgograd or were you only there for work last year?

Григорий Белов

Yes, when the bishop himself serves, it really is different - stricter and more collected. Nowadays I rarely go to Volgograd, except to go fishing with friends sometimes. Do you have a large parish or a small one in Munich?

Miloš Radovanović

Praise be to God, it is really nice when the metropolitan serves personally. I was there last year on the feast of St. Alexander Nevsky, and I remember exactly how the choir sang "Lord, have mercy" - as if it were ringing in the ear. Were you near the altar or somewhere in the back?

Stefan Popović

Praise be to God, it is really different when the Metropolitan serves himself. Last year I was quite far back, near the middle of the church, but the choir was clearly heard there too - especially the "Lord, have mercy" that you mentioned. Did you stand at the liturgy afterwards or did you have to go earlier?

Đorđe Petrović

I agree, the choir was really nice to hear even in the back. Afterwards, I stayed for the Liturgy, but I was a little late because I stayed at home with the children. And you, Stefan, how was it for you this year, closer or further from the altar?

Полина Беляева

Yes, when the metropolitan himself serves, the service is truly different, more focused. Now I almost never go to Volgograd, except sometimes to the market to buy seeds for the garden. Has your parish in Munich been established for a long time or just recently?

Сергей Петров

Yes, when the bishop himself serves, you immediately feel a different mood, everything is to the point and without fuss. But in Munich our parish is average, with 150–200 people gathering for Sunday liturgy. Which river do you usually go fishing on, the Volga or the Akhtuba?

Анна Зайцева

Yes, when the Metropolitan serves, you really feel a special mood, even the air is different. But I usually buy seeds from our Novosibirsk market, which have already been tested. In Volgograd, what variety of cucumbers are doing best this year?

Bojana Lukić

Yes, the chorus was clear in the back too, especially that "Lord have mercy". This year I stood closer to the altar and stayed at the Liturgy, nothing dragged me home. And did you notice how Metropolitan Feodor read litanies longer than usual?

Jelena Popović

Yes, that's exactly what it's like when a metropolitan serves - it feels different. I was near the altar last year, on the left, and the choir really sounded like it was singing inside my head. Did you stay at the table afterwards or did you go straight home?

Katarina Đorđević

I agree, the choir was very well heard even when you were in the back. This year I stayed until the end of the liturgy, but after that I stayed a little longer in the church because I met a neighbor from the parish. And did you notice how Metropolitan Feodor stood praying in front of the icon for longer this year?

Софья Зайцева

Yes, when Vladyka Theodore serves, everything is really different in the church. And as for cucumbers in Volgograd this year, “Competitor” is doing well, even in the heat it doesn’t wither. What seeds did you last buy at the Novosibirsk market?

Алексей Семёнов

I agree, Bishop Theodore’s service is always so focused, you can immediately feel it. And “Competitor” is strong in Nizhny this year, even in drought. The last time I took “Zozulya” in Novosibirsk, but she turned out to be more capricious. Do you pickle these cucumbers or do you pick them fresh?

Галина Зайцева

Yes, Vladyka Theodore really does everything to the point, without unnecessary things. I always salt my cucumbers and keep them in jars with dill and garlic until winter. This year, “Competitor” also did not disappoint, even in the heat. Do you plant Zozulya in a greenhouse or in open ground?

Олег Комаров

Galina, for sure, Vladyka has everything to do with business, without water. I also seal my cucumbers in jars with dill and garlic, but I also add a leaf of horseradish for crunch. This year I planted “Zozulya” in open ground; our greenhouse is already crowded with tomatoes. And “Competitor”, how many bushes did you have?