The educational forum “Orthodox Autumn” was held in Bataysktranslated

On October 12, 2026, the youth forum “Orthodox Autumn” began in the city of Bataysk, organized by the Bataysk deanery and the Administration of the city of Bataysk, which brought together more than two hundred participants.

The forum began with a solemn festive event in the courtyard of the Holy Trinity Parish, during which the Deputy Head of the City for Social Affairs Igor Malinochka and the Head of the City Education Department Sergei Ignatenko addressed the youth with words of greeting.

In his speech, Deputy City Head for Social Affairs Igor Malinochka noted the importance of instilling traditional values ​​and love for one’s family and Motherland in the younger generation.

The Dean of the Bataisky District, Priest Anatoly Prosichenko, conveyed to the forum participants a greeting from the Head of the Don Metropolis, Metropolitan Mercury of Rostov and Novocherkassk.

After the ceremonial part, the work of the forum continued on the discussion platforms. The clergy of the Bataysk deanery: Priest Sergiy Mazurenko, Priest Evgeny Mikhailov, Priest Andrei Korolev and Hieromonk Seraphim (Balenko) informally talked with the participants on the topic: “The beginning has begun. Secrets of the first moments”, “Challenges of our time and love for...