HOLY PATRIARCH KIRILL PRESENTED THE AWARD TO THE ARCHBISHOP OF NOVOGRUDK AND SLONIM GURY – Novogrudok Diocese of the Belarusian Orthodox Church (Belarusian Exarchate of the Moscow Patriarchate) Missionary Departmenttranslated

Novogrudok Diocese of the Belarusian Orthodox Church (Belarusian Exarchate of the Moscow Patriarchate) Missionary Department On October 8, 2026, at the end of the Divine Liturgy in the Assumption Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' presented awards to the bishops in the Patriarchal chambers of the monastery, those who especially worked for the benefit of the Holy Church and celebrated memorable dates. In consideration of the diligent archpastoral labors and in connection with the 70th anniversary of the birth of Archbishop Gury of Novogrudok and Slonim - Order of the Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow, II degree; The Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church gave farewell to the awardees, warmly congratulating them, expressing gratitude for their archpastoral labors and wishing that the Lord would protect them and strengthen them in their future service. Noting that archpastoral work is associated with many difficulties and even risks - especially in the current difficult times - His Holiness Patriarch Kirill emphasized the special significance of episcopal service.

“The apostolic status of the Church is realized through the ministry of the episcopate. Therefore, with full awareness of the responsibility and importance of this service, continue to do good deeds for the benefit of the Russian Orthodox Church...