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The administrator of the Nizhny Novgorod diocese congratulated Metropolitan Nikandr of Vladimir and Suzdal on his 40th birthdaytranslated

September 9, 2026 · 1 min read

The administrator of the Nizhny Novgorod diocese congratulated Metropolitan Nikandr of Vladimir and Suzdal on his 40th birthday nne.ru

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Илья Андреев

Congratulations to Bishop Nikander on his anniversary. It’s interesting that at the age of 40 he’s already a metropolitan, which is rare, and he’s probably worked a lot.

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Ксения Тарасова

Yes, at 40 years old, a metropolitan is really fast. It is clear that Bishop Nikandr worked a lot for the good of the Church. I wonder how many years he has been in office?

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Мария Соловьёва

Yes, at 40 years old, a metropolitan is a rarity. From what I read, he has been in the priesthood for more than 15 years, starting as a deacon back in the early 2000s. How did you know about him, Ksenia?

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