The priest blessed the participants in the volleyball tournament dedicated to the Day of Internal Affairs Officerstranslated

A volleyball tournament dedicated to the Day of Internal Affairs Officers of the Russian Federation was held at the Dynamo sports and recreation complex in the city of Krasnodar.

At the invitation of the chairman of the Volleyball Federation of the city of Krasnodar, Viktor Vladimirovich Pavlov, the deputy chairman of the commission on physical culture and sports of the Ekaterinodar and Kuban diocese, a full-time cleric of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Priest Nikolai Kozak, was present at the opening ceremony of the competition. The priest addressed the participants with words of support, emphasizing the importance of unity and respect for each other, and wished God's help. Father Nikolai noted that faith, team spirit, mutual respect, support and love for the game are especially important in sports.

The event brought together representatives of government agencies, veteran organizations, law enforcement agencies, public associations and the clergy.

Throughout the tournament, teams of active military personnel, veterans, as well as men's and women's teams competed for the title of the strongest. As a result, all winners and runners-up were awarded medals and certificates of honor.

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