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Priest Beregovoy explained whether it is possible to do without a headscarf and visit the church with piercingstranslated

October 26, 2026 · 1 min read

Orthodox priest Vladislav Beregovoi explained the requirements for the appearance of parishioners when visiting a church. According to him, the main rule of the church dress code is to choose clothing that covers bare areas of the body. At the same time, the presence of tattoos and piercings cannot serve as a reason for refusing a person to attend church. Writes MediaStream.

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Men are encouraged to wear trousers or pants and a shirt to services. Women should choose skirts that fall below the knees and clothing with covered sleeves. Traditionally, female representatives also cover their heads with a scarf, but for unmarried girls and girls this requirement is not mandatory. They can be in the church without a headdress.

Separate rules apply to visiting church during the cold season. Congregants are encouraged to remove gloves upon entry, and men are required to leave head coverings, including caps, winter hats and motorcycle helmets on. Compliance with these traditions, as Beregovoy explained, allows you to express respect for the holy place and not attract unnecessary attention from others.

The priest also emphasized that the appearance of a person...

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