Family holiday in the Church of the Great Martyr George the Victorious in Gomeltranslated

July 12, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 12, 2026, in the parish of the Church of the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious, a holiday was held dedicated to the family and memory of the holy noble princes Peter and Fevronia of Murom.

The parishioners remembered the lives of the holy spouses, who maintained love and fidelity in trials. During the meeting they talked about mutual support, patience and responsibility, without which it is impossible to build a strong family.

After a joint meal, parents and children took part in games and watched a concert program. Refreshments were prepared for all participants, and the holiday ended with general parish communication.

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Росица Петрова

It's good that they talked about patience and mutual support - this is exactly what is lacking in many families today. I remembered how St. Peter and Fevronia had gone through everything together. And did the children play any specific games after the meal?

Irene Wilson

Радостно, что после трапезы дети не просто сидели, а сразу пошли играть и на концерт. У нас в Toronto после таких приходских обедов тоже всегда устраивают простые игры — в мешках или с ложкой и яйцом, дети в восторге. А какие игры были у вас в Гомеле, Росица?

Владимир Попов

In Voronezh, at a similar holiday in honor of Peter and Fevronia, after the meal, children also ran to the “damaged telephone” and to the “potatoes”. The main thing is that they talked about patience - this is truly the most difficult thing in a family. In Gomel, what games did the children like the most?

Teodora Florea

Here in Sibiu, after the service, we also have a common meal and the children run to the "stolen scarf" and the "eggs in the spoon". It's good that patience and support were specifically talked about, that this is what keeps the family together, not just love from the beginning. What game did your children like the most there in Gomel?

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