The pilgrimage service of the Yekaterinburg diocese invites you to make trips to Orthodox shrines during the New Year holidaystranslated

During the New Year and Christmas holidays of 2027, the Pilgrimage Service of the Ekaterinburg Diocese invites believers to go on pilgrimage trips to the holy places of the Urals and Russia. The program includes visiting ancient monasteries, participating in festive services and worshiping revered shrines.

Verkhoturye - Merkushino - Aktai

On the days of memory of the holy righteous Simeon of Verkhoturye, from December 30, 2026 to January 1, 2027, pilgrims will be able to visit the spiritual capital of the Urals.

The program includes excursions to the St. Nicholas Monastery and the Holy Intercession Convent, the Holy Cross and Transfiguration Cathedrals.

Participants of the trip will be able to pray and venerate the relics of the holy righteous Simeon of Verkhoturye and the holy holy fool Cosmas of Verkhoturye, visit the stone of righteous Simeon on the Tura River and the Church of All Saints who shone in the Land of Siberia.

The pilgrimage will end with a visit to the Aktai monastery and the spring in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Life-Giving Spring”. The program includes participation in the night Liturgy, confession and communion of the Holy Mysteries of Christ.

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