A life-sentenced man and his wife were married in a Mordovia colonytranslated

In correctional colony No. 6 in Mordovia, a wedding took place between a prisoner sentenced to life imprisonment and his wife. As reported by the Office of the Federal Penitentiary Service for the Republic of Mordovia, the church ceremony was held directly on the territory of the correctional institution. The sacrament was performed by priest Alexander Golyaykin, who holds the position of assistant to the head of the colony for work with believers.

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Before the ceremony, the clergyman met with the couple and discussed with them the meaning of Christian marriage. He paid special attention to issues of marital fidelity, mutual support and preservation of family relationships. The priest reminded us of the need to respect each other and maintain love even in difficult life circumstances.

In preparation for the wedding, the couple went through confession and communion. After performing the church sacraments, Father Alexander blessed them for further family life. Thus, the wedding took place in compliance with the rituals prescribed by the Orthodox tradition.

The management of the correctional institution emphasized the importance of family relationships for people in prison. According to representatives...