The sambo tournament began with a prayer service in the churchtranslated

The Novosibirsk diocese and the Novosibirsk regional branch of the All-Russian Voluntary Firefighting Society (VDPO) entered into a cooperation agreement. The document was signed by Metropolitan Bartholomew... On November 10, at a solemn meeting dedicated to the Day of the Employee of the Internal Affairs Bodies of the Russian Federation, Metropolitan Bartholomew of Novosibirsk and Berdsk addressed the participants with a welcoming speech... On November 8, the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, the day of remembrance of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki, Metropolitan Bartholomew of Novosibirsk and Berdsk celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the church in honor of the Savior... Volunteers visited the children's and adult palliative departments, donated the necessary care products and products to the patients. On November 8, in Koltsovo, a meeting was held between the families of the participants in the special military operation and the rector of the Vvedensky Church, Archpriest Alexander.