The Holy Synod Approves Liturgical Text for Saint Andrew of Simbirsktranslated
On July 16, 2026, the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church convened at the Patriarchal and Synodal Residence in the Danilov Monastery in Moscow, presided over by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus.
The Synod members heard reports from Metropolitan Klim of Kaluga and Borovsk, Chairman of the Publishing Council, and Metropolitan Ambrose of Tver and Kashin, Chairman of the Synodal Liturgical Commission, regarding the submission for Synod approval of several liturgical texts and akathists (Journal No. 55).
The Synod approved for universal church use the presented liturgical texts, including the service for Saint Andrew of Simbirsk, the Wonderworker.
By the Synod’s decision, the approved liturgical texts and akathists will be sent to the Moscow Patriarchate Publishing House for publication.
The liturgical text for Saint Andrew of Simbirsk, Wonderworker of Simbirsk: https://patriarchia.ru/article/122118
