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“Family is the beginning of everything”: a festive event for parents was held at L. S. Vygotsky Collegetranslated

October 21, 2026 · 1 min read

On the week of parental love, when you especially want to talk about the deep power of parental care for children, in the assembly hall of the educational institution “Gomel State College named after L. S. Vygotsky” a festive event “Family is the beginning of all beginnings” was held, dedicated to the parents of college students.

In her welcoming speech, college director Irina Romanovna Kazimirova expressed gratitude to parents, especially those whose children during their studies clearly demonstrated creative, intellectual, sports and other abilities, actively participated in college events and beyond, and thereby glorified their native educational institution.

The guest of the celebration was Archpriest Artemy Krivitsky, chairman of the department for family issues, protection of motherhood and childhood of the Gomel diocese. He congratulated everyone present on the Feast of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother's Day and Father's Day, emphasizing that the role of the father in raising children is no less significant than the role of the mother. The clergyman addressed special words of congratulations to the main mother of the college - director Irina Romanovna Kazimirova, who, like her own mother, takes care of her students.

The performances of creative artists gave a special warmth to the holiday…

Source: Гомельская епархия  ·  Read the full story →
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