The priest taught a lesson for students of the Cossack class in Sharypovotranslated

On November 4, in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in the city of Sharypovo, a meeting was held with students of the Cossack class named after Ataman Miloslav Koltsov. A lesson on the topic “Unity in spirit and faith,” dedicated to the Day of National Unity, was conducted by the assistant dean of the churches of the Sharypovsky district, Priest Vasily Popovsky. Together with the students, their mentor Alexey Elisov took part in the conversation.

Father Vasily invited schoolchildren to remember the events of the Time of Troubles and trace how in 1612 people of different classes united for the liberation of the Fatherland. We talked separately about the role of the Cossacks in the people's militia, about Kuzma Minin and Prince Dmitry Pozharsky, as well as about the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, in front of which the defenders of the Fatherland prayed.

The historical topic became an occasion to discuss situations from everyday school life. In the format of the Cossack circle, the guys thought about what to do if they offend a classmate, why it is important to admit their mistakes and how to make a choice between entertainment and visiting a church.

In conclusion, Father Vasily reminded that unity begins with every person, and being a Cossack means not only knowing history and honoring traditions, but also confirming your beliefs with actions.