The Department for Prison Ministry of the Ekaterinodar Diocese held events on the eve of National Unity Daytranslated

In anticipation of the celebration of the Kazan Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Day of National Unity, events under the general name “Week of Interreligious Dialogue” are held in Russian correctional institutions. This is a joint action of the Synodal Department for Prison Ministry and the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia, aimed at developing a correct understanding of the essence of the holiday and establishing peaceful coexistence between representatives of different religions and nationalities. Whenever possible, events are held jointly with representatives of traditional Russian religious denominations.

The Department for Prison Ministry of the Ekaterinodar Diocese of the Kuban Metropolis held two events in this regard.

On October 29, the head of the Department for Prison Ministry of the Ekaterinodar Diocese, assistant to the head of the Main Directorate of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia for the Krasnodar Territory for work with believers, Archpriest Vasily Pliska, visited PKI IK-6 in the village. Dvubratsky. A meeting with prisoners was held in this correctional institution. During the conversation, Archpriest Vasily spoke about the history of the celebration of the Kazan Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, touched upon the topic of peaceful coexistence of the peoples of Russia and their unification against the backdrop of an external threat. Then there was a conversation with...