On the eve of the Council of Valaam Saints, Metropolitan Alexy celebrated an all-night vigil in St. Simeon's Cathedraltranslated

On the eve of the celebration of the Council of Valaam Saints, Metropolitan Alexy of Chelyabinsk and Miass celebrated an all-night vigil in the St. Simeon Cathedral. The ruling bishop was co-served by the clergy of the cathedral, headed by the clergyman, Archpriest Vladimir Manichev. The hymns were performed by the Bishop's Choir under the direction of regent Marina Goman. During the service, an excerpt from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 28:16-20) was read, which talks about how the eleven apostles, after the Resurrection of Christ, come to Galilee and meet the Lord there. Jesus Christ tells them: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.” He sends disciples to preach, to teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. “I am with you always, even to the end of the age,” says the Lord. During the reading of the canon, Metropolitan Alexy anointed the believers with consecrated oil. At the end of the service, the clergy of St. Simeon's Cathedral performed the troparion “Under Your Mercy,” dedicated to the Most Holy Theotokos.

The archpastor cordially congratulated the parishioners on the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord and wished everyone good health, God's help and blessings. Tomorrow, August 23, the Church prayerfully celebrates the Council of Valaam Saints. The celebration was...