Patronal feast day in the Vladimir Church in the city of Mytishchitranslated

July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 6, 2026, on the day of remembrance of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God, solemn services on the occasion of the patronal feast were held in the Vladimir Church in Mytishchi. The Divine Liturgy and all-night vigil the day before were led by the dean of the Mytishchi church district, rector of the church, Archpriest Dimitry Olovyannikov. The clergy of the church concelebrated with him. Liturgical chants were performed by the choir of students of the Moscow Theological Academy under the direction of A.K. […]

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María Sánchez

How good that Father Dimitrio Oloviannikov presided over everything. I remembered when I visited Mytischi years ago and the icon of the Virgin looked so serene in its place. I hope the academy choir returns soon, their voices always lift the soul.

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თეა აბაშიძე

Father Dimitri's service is always calm and dignified. I remember when there was a similar celebration last year, the student choir also sang and the voices were really special. It is good that the tradition continues.

Cristina Ionescu

Good that Father Dimitrie Oloviannikov served again, as he has been doing for many years. I remembered how the Vladimirskaya icon looked in its place, quiet, the last time I passed by the area. God grant that the choir from the Academy will sing again, their voices really lift the job.

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მაია ჩხეიძე

Thea, I completely agree with you, Father Dimitri's ministry is always peaceful. I was there the year before and I remember the "Miloserdia" of the students' choir, it sounded very deep. It is good that they repeated it this time.

Тимофей Соколов

I’m glad for the people of Mytishchi; Father Dimitri has been serving so calmly and with dignity for many years. A choir of students from the Academy sang here in Munich last year; their voices are truly special. It's good that the tradition continues.

Irene Thomas

The choir from the Moscow Theological Academy really made the services special again this year. I remember how their singing during the all-night vigil last summer lifted everything – especially the “It is truly meet”. Nice to see Fr Dimitry still leading it all with that steady way of his.

Daniel Lewis

The Academy choir does bring something special, especially that “It is truly meet” you mentioned; I still catch myself humming their version weeks later. Fr Dimitry’s calm way at the helm hasn’t changed a bit. Did you make it to the moleben after the Liturgy this time?

Sofía López

What a joy to read your memory of the serene icon, María. I was also at this year's liturgy and Father Dimitrio took everything very calmly, as always. Do you remember if you tried the cookies that were distributed later at the trapeze? Mine came out similar this time.

Любовь Морозова

Yes, Father Dimitri really serves smoothly and with great dignity, you can always feel it. And last year our student choir also sang on the throne - the voices are clear, as if in an ancient monastery. Timofey, what exactly did they perform in Munich, “It Is Worthy to Eat” or something from the All-Night Vigil?

Petru Ciobanu

Yes, Father Dimitrie has been serving with the same silence for many years, one feels. The Vladimirskaia icon really seems to be quietly watching over there, I also noticed it the last time I passed by the area. Do you think they will be able to bring the Academy choir back next year?

Javier López

Yes, Father Dimitrio always does everything with that calmness that helps to pray better. I also saw the icon of the Virgin on my last visit to Mytischi and I stayed in front of it for a while, it was as if I was looking directly at you. Do you remember the smell of incense that filled the entire church that day?

Carmen Martínez

Yes, the cookies from that trapeze always come out delicious, although mine were a little drier than yours. Father Dimitrio does handle everything with that calmness that reassures everyone. Did you stay until the end of the liturgy or did you leave before the end?

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ლელა ჯავახიშვილი

Maya, indeed, Father Dimitri's service always comes to my heart quietly. Were you there last year too? This time, I liked the students' "Miloserdia" even better, especially "Достойно EST". Thea, what would you say about that?

Lucía Romero

Yes, the trapeze cookies were good, but mine also came out a little dry, I think they needed a minute less in the oven. Father Dimitrio has that way of celebrating that relaxes anyone, it's true. I stayed until the end, and you, did you leave before or did you endure with the academy choir?

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მარიამ მამულაშვილი

Maya, indeed, "Miloserdia" sounded very clean this time as well. And I especially stayed during "Достойно EST", how gently they performed. If you were there last year, what difference did you notice this time?