Metropolitan Vasily took part in a gala event dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the State Traffic Inspectoratetranslated

July 3, 2026 · 1 min read

Metropolitan Vasily took part in a gala event dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the State Traffic Inspectorate of the Kuban Metropolis

Source: GN: Diocese of Yekaterinodar Krasnodar · Read the full story →

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Xenia Phillips

Father Basil at St. George's always says traffic safety is part of keeping our bodies whole for worship, just like he does with the parish crosswalk at 1st and Maple. Hope he saw this news too.

Matthew Young

Yeah, Father Basil's right about that. I remember him reminding us last summer after that near-miss at the crosswalk on Maple — said it's no different than guarding the chalice. Glad the metropolitan showed up for the GAI anniversary.

Дмитрий Соловьёв

It’s good that Metropolitan Vasily was there. In Rostov, after the service, the priest always reminds us: “When driving, it’s like being in a pulpit, don’t yawn.” And last year, at a crossroads, they almost ran over an old lady from the choir, and that’s when everything was combed.

Paul Smith

Yeah, that crosswalk story still sticks with me too. Father Basil didn't just say it, he made us all check our phones at the door before liturgy the next week so nobody would get distracted again. Good to see the metropolitan there marking the 90 years, traffic cops have a tough job.

Екатерина Новикова

Last year, after the same reminder from the rector at our parish, they finally put up a sign at the church, and it really became calmer. It’s good that Metropolitan Vasily supported the traffic police, this is not only a secular matter. How about you in Kuban, do priests often attend such anniversaries?

George Smith

Yeah, that phone check at the door was a smart move—caught me scrolling once too many times. The metropolitan showing up for the traffic police anniversary makes sense; those guys pull over plenty of us on the way to church. Ever get pulled over yourself on a Sunday drive?

Samuel Anderson

Yeah, that phone check really stuck — I left mine in the truck that Sunday and actually paid attention to the whole service for once. Metropolitan showing up for the GAI anniversary feels right; those officers see more distracted drivers than we admit. You still fishing the same spot on the Allegheny after church?

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