In Akhuny, a spring was consecrated and the first patronal feast was held in the baptismal church of John the Baptisttranslated

On July 7, 2026, on the feast of the Nativity of the venerable, glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John, a solemn service was held in the St. Nicholas Church in the Akhuny microdistrict of the city of Penza. This day became the first patronal feast day for the lower baptismal church, consecrated in honor of John the Baptist on July 4. The Divine Liturgy in the newly consecrated church was led by the rector, Priest Vladimir Skorobogatov. At the end of the liturgy, the clergy […]




