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Patronal feast of the house church of the Brest Diocesan Administrationtranslated

July 11, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 11, 2026, on the feast of the Icon of the Mother of God “Three-Handed,” Archbishop John of Brest and Kobrin celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the house church in honor of the Icon of the Mother of God “Three-Handed” of the Brest Diocesan Administration.

His Eminence was served by: assistant secretary of the diocesan administration, rector of the parish of the Church of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God in Brest, priest Andrei Petrusevich; clergy of the Cathedral of St. Simeon the Stylite in Brest, Priest Alexy Makarenko, Priest Andrei Khantsevich, Priest Pavel Lupish.

The diaconal rank was composed by the clergy of the Cathedral of St. Simeon the Stylite in Brest, Deacon John Shkulepa.

Liturgical hymns were performed by the Small Choir of the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Brest under the direction of Svetlana Zgrebnaya.

The abbess of the convent of the All-Merciful Savior in Kobrin, Abbess Euphrosyne (Kurakevich), as well as employees of the Brest diocesan administration, prayed during the service.

After the special litany, Archbishop John offered a prayer for the restoration of peace.

At the end of the Divine Liturgy, Archbishop John led the religious procession and sprinkled the diocesan administration with holy water. IN…

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Елена Лебедева

It’s good that this time the choir from the Resurrection Cathedral sang; Svetlana Zgrebnaya always has such a clear sound. And prayer for peace after the litany is especially appropriate now. Thanks to Bishop John.

Rachel Moore

Рада, что хор Светланы Згребной снова пел — у них действительно чистый и ровный звук. Молитва о мире после ектении всегда трогает, особенно в такое время. Спасибо владыке Иоанну и всем, кто служил.

Grace King

Хорошо, что хор Светланы Згребной пел, у них всегда такой чистый звук. Молитва о мире после ектении особенно сейчас важна. Спасибо владыке Иоанну и всем, кто служил.

Екатерина Андреева

It’s good that the Small Choir from the Resurrection Cathedral under the direction of Svetlana Zgrebnaya sang again, they have a really clear sound. Prayer for the restoration of the world after the litany is what many are now asking for. Thanks to Bishop John.

Marija Ristić

Хорошо, что опять пел The small choir from the Voskresenskogo sobor under the leadership of Svetlana Zgrebnoi, in her voice it's really clear. And Vladyka Ioann, after the liturgy, you are praying for the restoration of peace — that is the most necessary thing now. Thank you and everyone who served in the home church.

Ελένη Νικολαΐδου

It's good that Svetlana Zgrebna from the Church of the Resurrection sang again, she really has a clear voice. And the prayer for peace after the extensive one made by Archbishop John is what we need now. We thank the Despot.

Laura Clark

I always notice how steady their singing is too — especially that last piece they did. The prayer for peace felt particularly weighty this time; I found myself thinking about my sister’s neighbour who’s still waiting for family news from over the border. Did you stay for the cross procession after?

Максим Воробьёв

I agree, Svetlana Zgrebnaya’s choir always sings in such a way that you listen and are not distracted. Bishop John offered the prayer for peace very timely; after such a long reading, the litany is especially felt. Do you often visit this house church?

Christopher Wilson

Yes, that final piece from Svetlana Zgrebnaya’s small choir really did hold steady all the way through. The prayer for peace hit me too; I thought of old fishing buddies across the border I haven’t heard from in months. I did stay for the cross procession — the sprinkling of the whole building felt especially right on a feast like that.

Тамара Семёнова

Yes, Svetlana Zgrebnaya’s choir really holds attention, it has been tested more than once. The bishop offered a prayer for peace that was very appropriate; after the long litany, this was all that remained in my head. And I visit the house church a couple of times a year, when I come to the office on business, usually for weekday services. Do you go there often?

Елена Соколова

Svetlana Zgrebnaya’s choir is really catchy, especially when they sing “Three Hands” - you immediately remember how you sewed an icon for your friend. The bishop offered a prayer for peace at the right time, and after the litany, it was the only thing that remained in my head. And I rarely go to home churches, mostly for altar church services, because I work at a school in New York and come to Brest once every couple of years. Do you often go there yourself?

Василий Орлов

Yes, Svetlana Zgrebnaya’s choir is always even, especially when they sing “Three Hands”. I also remembered the prayer for peace; after such a long litany, it hit the spot. And I go to the house church more often, twice a month, when I go to the office for work on a bicycle from the center. Are you coming from afar or do you live near Brest?