On the eve of National Unity Day, the Belgorod Folk Art Center was consecratedtranslated

Prikhody.ru 02.11.2026. Metropolitan John of Belgorod and Stary Oskol consecrated the Belgorod State Center for Folk Art. The rite of consecration contributes to the creation of spiritual walls, so that the people in the center strive to be better and brighter, the hierarch noted in his speech to the staff gathered at the service.

Metropolitan John also drew attention to how important it is not to give in to anxiety and fear, since constant worry takes away strength and prevents a person from making the right decisions. “Therefore, it is important that there are moments in our lives when we internally let go of the anxiety that destroys us. Do you understand? And anxiety and fear. And fear is the fuel for every disease. Both for the physical and for the spiritual,” the public page of the Belgorod Metropolis quotes the words of the archpastor.

The Belgorod State Folk Art Center is one of the leading cultural institutions in the region. The center works with club institutions in the region, supports creative groups, holds festivals, competitions and shows. His activities are related to the preservation and development of folk traditions, support of amateur performances and cultural life of the Belgorod region.

Metropolitan John expressed...