On the eve of the day of remembrance of Saints Sergius and Herman of Valaam, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill celebrated an all-night vigil at the Valaam Monasterytranslated

July 10, 2026 · 1 min read

On the evening of July 10, on the eve of the day of remembrance of the Venerable Sergius and Herman of Valaam, miracle workers (c. 1353), His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' celebrated an all-night vigil in the lower church of the Transfiguration Cathedral of the Savior Transfiguration Valaam Stauropegial Monastery.

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Fernando García

How nice that the Patriarch held the vigil right in the church below the Valaam monastery. I remembered when I visited a similar place and the peace that is felt in those night vigils. May Saints Sergio and Germán continue to intercede for everyone.

Νίκος Αθανασίου

He did well to work down in the lower church. I remember my wife and I going to a similar vigil years ago and the silence after midnight is unforgettable. May Saints Sergius and Germanos intercede for us all.

Вера Новикова

It is good that the Patriarch served in the lower church of the Transfiguration Cathedral. In Yaroslavl, we also sometimes have all-night vigils in the lower aisles, and it is always especially quiet and concentrated there. Reverends Sergius and Herman, pray to God for us.

Надежда Тарасова

I agree, there is truly a special silence in the lower church, as if the whole world remains outside the door. It’s the same in our chapel in Tula—the candles crackle, and prayer flows easier. Reverends Sergius and Herman, pray to God for us!

Василий Новиков

Yes, in the lower church of Valaam the silence is truly special, as if time stands still. In our old chapel in Kazan, the candles also crackle so much, especially during the early liturgy. Reverends Sergius and Herman, pray to God for us!

Анна Зайцева

Thank you, Vasily. In our old wooden church in Novosibirsk, you can also hear the same crackling of candles, especially in winter, when it is quiet. Do you often visit that chapel in Kazan?

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