On the day of the Baptism of Rus', bells rang simultaneously in Penza churches.translated

On July 28, 2026, on the Day of the Baptism of Rus' and the day of remembrance of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir, bells were rung simultaneously in all churches and monasteries of the Penza diocese. With the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus', for the last thirteen years in all churches of the Russian Orthodox Church the bells have been ringing and announcing “Glory to Thee, O God!” included in the holiday program [...]