Support in family and pastoral ministrytranslated
“First of all, I want to wish you peace in your hearts,” Archbishop Stefan of Gomel and Zhlobin addressed the wives of clergy at a festive meeting in Gomel. It took place on October 23, 2026 at the City Cultural Center and attracted more than a hundred participants.
The Bishop thanked the mothers for caring for families, raising children and supporting their husbands in pastoral service. In his address, the archpastor spoke about patience, attention to each other and the warmth of home, which helps the clergy regain strength after everyday work.
Continuing the conversation about family life, Archbishop Stefan shared the idea of bringing together spouses who have lived together for 40–50 years, along with their children and grandchildren. The experience of such families could become support for those who are just starting married life.
The mothers, in turn, thanked the bishop for his care and attention to the families of the clergy and gave him treats they had prepared with their own hands.
The celebration continued with a concert program. The choir of clergy of the Gomel diocese, dance and choral groups of the Gomel State Pedagogical College named after L. S. Vygotsky, a dance group…
