Poet Tatyana Badakova dedicated a poem to the Appearance of Christ the Savior in Elista | Elista and Kalmyk diocesetranslated

Poetess Tatyana Badakova, chairman of the Union of Writers of Kalmykia, wrote the poem “Salvation of the Earth,” dedicated to the Appearance of Christ the Savior in Elista. The theme of this holy event occupies a special place in the spiritual life of Orthodox believers in Kalmykia and is associated with the memory of the appearance of the Savior, which occurred in Elista in 1946. In his work, the author addresses the theme of Divine intercession, spiritual consolation and the historical fate of the Kalmyk land, which went through difficult trials. The poem combines religious feeling, memory of people's suffering and hope for preserving the faith for future generations. We publish the text of Tatyana Badakova’s poem. SALVATION OF THE EARTH To the Appearance of Christ the Savior in Elista, the Reveal of Heaven is a great message, In a terrible year - protection and goodness. For the laity - love and rejoicing, A good triumph has been sent down. Why, tell me, did Christ the Savior honor Us like a star? He consecrated the land, watered with blood in wars, for many years. The Kalmyk side saw how its sons said goodbye to it. The freight train took them away for a long time to a foreign land, to the far edge of winter. And the Savior announced good things for the people and for the whole Earth. Holy Faith and Heaven's reward The steppe land was preserved for descendants.