The exhibition “Saints of the Don Region” opened in Taganrogtranslated

On November 10, 2026, the grand opening of the spiritual and historical exhibition “Saints of the Don Region” took place at the Central City Public Library named after A.P. Chekhov.

The exhibition introduces visitors to the history of the glorification of ascetics of the faith, whose destinies are inextricably linked with the Don region. A significant part of the exhibition is dedicated to the holy righteous Paul of Taganrog. In particular, the main stages of his canonization are presented: glorification as a locally revered saint of the Rostov diocese in 1999 and subsequent church-wide glorification by the Council of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church in 2016.

In addition, visitors can familiarize themselves with archival documents telling about the earthly path, pastoral service and martyrdom of Archpriest Nikolai Popov, canonized as the holy new martyrs and confessors of Russia.

The opening ceremony was attended by the dean of the Taganrog district, Priest Boris Gushchin, the cleric of the St. Nicholas Church, Hieromonk German (Pogorelov), the rector of the Church of St. Seraphim of Sarov, Priest Georgy Fomenko, as well as the assistant rector of the St. Nicholas Church, the secretary of the commission for the canonization of saints of the Don Metropolis, Alexander Yurchenko.…