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The “White Flower” event took place at the Epiphany Cathedraltranslated

November 8, 2026 · 1 min read

On November 8, the Sunday school of the Epiphany Cathedral in Polotsk held a charity event “White Flower”. The action took place during the Divine Liturgy. Goal: assistance in raising funds for the drug “Zolgensma” and rehabilitation. Vladislav Gladky has type 3 SMA (spinal muscular atrophy).

For a voluntary donation, parishioners received handmade flowers as a gift as a symbol of gratitude.

We thank the parents and our students who helped in making the flowers and took a direct part in the Promotion.

We thank everyone who donated money for a good cause!

God grant that this small contribution will help Vladislav in the treatment of his illness.

FYI The idea of holding colorful “Flower Days” belonged to the European League against Consumption under the International Society of the Red Cross. To cope with the epidemic, leaflets about disease prevention and bouquets of flowers were distributed on city streets in exchange for charitable donations. Test centers were set up in many places and free lectures were given.

The initiative was supported by the Danish Royal House, and then by the Romanov royal family. WITH…

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