Irkutsk: More than 15,000 participated in the litany of the right hand of Saint Spyridontranslated

On September 6, 2026, Moscow and Irkutsk united in common prayer. On this day, the grand litany on the occasion of the Synod of Saints of Moscow was held in Moscow, led by the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, His Excellency. Cyril. A simultaneous, large-scale litany was held in Irkutsk, with the right hand of Saint Spyridon of Trimythundos which has arrived from the Holy Metropolis of Corfu in Russia and will remain for the blessing of the faithful people until September 19.  According to the update from patrtiarchia.ru, more than 15,000 believers from regions of the Siberian Federal District walked through the central streets of Irkutsk carrying the relics of two highly revered saints: Saint Spyridon of Trimythund and Saint Innocent of Irkutsk. The relics of Saint Spyridon were transferred to the regional capital of Angara on September 5.

As the Metropolitan of Irkutsk and Angarsk Maximilian emphasized, common prayer and participation in church life inspire people to good deeds, mutual support and giving to others.

The celebrations began with an outdoor Divine Liturgy...