Students from school No. 23 in the city of Kovrov made a pilgrimage to the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergiustranslated

On October 25, 2026, students of grade 4 “A” of school No. 23 in the city of Kovrov, together with class teacher Tatyana Vladimirovna Edykina and Hieromonk Anthony (Streblyachenko), made a pilgrimage to the Holy Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius.

On the eve of National Unity Day, schoolchildren visited one of the main spiritual shrines of Russia, got acquainted with the history of the monastery founded by St. Sergius of Radonezh, and its centuries-old spiritual heritage.

During the pilgrimage, the children visited the bell tower of the Lavra, visited the Moscow Theological Academy, and also attended a divine service. A special event for young pilgrims was the veneration of the honorable relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh. The schoolchildren prayed to the saint, asking for his prayerful intercession and help in their studies.

The pilgrimage trip was a continuation of the study of the school course “Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture” and provided children with the opportunity not only to expand their knowledge about the history of the Russian Orthodox Church, but also to personally touch the spiritual heritage of the Fatherland.

Such events are an important part of the cooperation between the Annunciation Church in the city of Kovrov and school No. 23. They are united by the desire to…