On the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Doctor Luke of Crimea, medical gowns were consecrated in the Kazan Cathedral | Elista and Kalmyk diocesetranslated

On June 11, 2026, on the day of remembrance of St. Luke, Archbishop of Simferopol, confessor, the consecration of medical gowns took place in the Kazan Cathedral of the city of Elista with the blessing of Archbishop Justinian of Elista and Kalmykia. The consecration took place at the end of the Divine Liturgy. The service took place in the northern aisle of the cathedral, consecrated in honor of the holy doctors: Great Martyr Panteleimon and St. Luke. The rite of consecration became a prayerful expression of special veneration for St. Luke, an outstanding surgeon and confessor of the faith, whose ministry combined pastoral feat and medical work. The blessed medical gowns will be given to medical workers as a sign of spiritual support and blessing for their responsible service aimed at preserving the life and health of people.