On Dimitrievsky Parental Saturday, Archbishop Varlaam celebrated the Liturgy and requiem service in the Assumption Cathedral of Makhachkalatranslated

On November 7, 2026, on Dimitrievskaya Parental Saturday, Archbishop Varlaam of Makhachkala and Derbent celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Assumption Cathedral Church in Makhachkala.

The night before, the archpastor led Vespers and Matins with parastas in the cathedral.

His Eminence was co-served by the clergy of the Assumption Church.

After reading the Gospel, the bishop addressed the flock with an archpastoral word.

At the special litany, special petitions were offered. Archbishop Varlaam read a prayer for Holy Rus', performed in all churches of the Russian Orthodox Church with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill.

The sermon before communion was delivered by the cleric of the Assumption Cathedral, Priest Vladimir Filchakov.

At the end of the Liturgy, Archbishop Varlaam performed a memorial service for all Orthodox Christians who have died since the ages.

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