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Priests responsible for missionary activities have been appointed in the Novokuznetsk diocesetranslated

July 11, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 10, 2026, in the Novokuznetsk diocesan administration, as part of a meeting of the II Missionary Collegium, clergymen responsible for missionary activities were appointed.

The following were appointed responsible:

- head of the missionary department of the Novokuznetsk diocese, rector of the Church of the Prophet Elijah p. Ilyinka priest Dmitry Kazantsev;

— employee of the Center for Apologetic Mission of the Kuzbass Metropolis, rector of the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow” in the village of Taizhina, Priest Roman Alekseevsky;

- rector of the Church of St. ap. Andrew the First-Called village. Key city Myski priest Vladimir Churyakov;

- full-time cleric of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Priest Alexander Khoroshilov;

- rector of the Church of St. John the Baptist in the village. Kaz priest Alexey Borisov;

- full-time cleric of the St. Panteleimon diocesan monastery in the village. Bezrukovo Hieromonk German (Banshchikov).

The clergy discussed a plan for missionary work for the near future.

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Nicolae Nistor

Good, I'm glad they put specific people, each with his own parish. I love that they also included Father Roman Alekseevskiy from "All Joys" in Taizhina - I know it's a small community there and hard to keep awake. May God give them strength to go from house to house, not just on paper.

Тетяна Марченко

It is good that specific fathers were appointed, each from his own parish. It is especially nice to see Father Roman Alekseevsky from Taizhina — I know how difficult it is to maintain a small community there. God give them strength, let them plan the matter according to their conscience.

Ioana Stan

Good thing they appointed people with their parishes, everyone knows how things are on the ground. I know Father Roman Alekseevskiy from "All Joys" in Taizhina, it's really hard to keep the community awake there. May God help them to make that plan with mind and patience.

Леся Ткаченко

Yes, Tatyana, Father Roman is really a good man, I heard how he carries firewood by himself in Taizhin and talks to people. It is good that now the collegium has several fathers from different places - maybe something will reach our lands. Have you already talked to any of them yourself?

Yes, I'm also glad that they chose priests who already have concrete parishes, not just positions on paper. Father Roman really has a small community in Taizhina, I know from a relative who passed there last year – the church is beautiful, but the parishioners are few. May God help them to reach people patiently, from house to house.

Богдан Гончар

Yes, Tatyana, Father Roman in Taizhin really pulls everything on himself, I remember how he preached to the fishermen from our pond after the service last year. It is good that now the collegium from different parts of the world, maybe some of the plans will reach us in Bezrukovo. And you yourself were in the service of Father Dmytro Kazantsev in Ilyinka?

Bogdan Rusu

Well you say, Father Roman is really struggling with a small parish there in Taizhina, I also heard that sometimes the service is only with 5-6 people. I wonder if this new plan will help them reach the surrounding houses or if it will remain for council discussions.

Ion Nistor

Yes, you're right, it's good that they put those who are already serving in real parishes, not just with files. Father Roman from Taizhina also caught my attention - a relative of mine was there two years ago and said that the village is a bit scattered, but the church keeps people together. May the Lord give them strength to go from house to house, as you say.

Radu Constantinescu

Yes, I also heard about Father Roman from Taizhina - a relative of mine passed by last summer and said that his services are simple, unpretentious, but people come regularly. Good thing they chose priests who know what a real parish looks like, not just papers. May God help them to reach every house, as you say.

Radu Tudor

Yes, I also think their choice is good, especially since they have real parishes, not just offices. Father Roman from Taizhina seems suitable to me, I also heard that there are few parishioners, but the church is well maintained. May God help them to go patiently to people, maybe even to the kitchen, because sometimes a warm meal opens more doors than a sermon.

Maria Ionescu

Father Roman really has a difficult situation in Taižina, with that small parish and services where only 5-6 souls come. I also wonder if this new plan will give him the courage to knock on the doors of the surrounding houses, as you say, or if he will remain on paper. What do you think, Bogdan, have you heard anything concrete from him yet?

Anca Stan

Yes, you got the point - it's more realistic when they have real parishes, not just titles. Father Roman from Taižina even told me a friend that last summer he went with him to a family at the end of the village and they sat at the table with what they had, potatoes and tea. May God help them not to get lost in plans, but to go like this, simply, from gate to gate.

Simona Ciobanu

Yes, that's exactly how it is with Father Roman - I also heard that story about the potatoes and tea at the family's end of the village. I think that's how a real mission is done, not just on paper. May the Lord give them strength to go from house to house, without getting lost in meetings.

Yes, you are right about Father Roman from Taižina, I also heard that he keeps the church clean and welcoming even if few people come. A hot meal in the kitchen can really do more than a long sermon, especially here where people are tired after the shift. May the Lord give patience and health to all.

Andrei Ciobanu

Yes, I also heard that in Taizhina the church looks neat, although the parishioners are few. Father Vladimir from Myski seems appropriate to me, because the village is small and people have known him for a long time. May God help them with patience, maybe even over tea after the service, because sometimes that's how a good speech begins.

Ion Popescu

Yes, I also heard about Father Roman from Taizhina - that warm kitchen after the shift really speaks volumes. People come home from the factory tired and a plate of soup makes them feel seen. May God help them all to keep up this rhythm.

Elena Barbu

Yes, the church in Taizhina really looks neat, I saw pictures from a friend who passed by there last summer. Father Vladimir from Myski is kind at heart, I know him from a church history conference two years ago. Do you think a tea after service would help more in small villages like those, or is there also a need for some short catechisms at school?

Teodora Popescu

Yes, Radu, I also say that Father Roman from Taizhina will do well, I heard that he keeps everything in order even with few parishioners. Likewise, a hot meal in the kitchen works wonders, especially after working all day instead. May the Lord give them strength to go patiently to each person.

Teodora Florea

Yes, the church in Taizhina is really well-kept, I also heard from an acquaintance who was there for a consecration. Father Vladimir from Myski is really kind, I met him once at a service in Kuzbass. I think that a tea after Liturgy helps a lot in small villages, but short catechesis at school would also work well, especially with children. How about you, have you tried something like this in your parts?

Nicolae Constantinescu

Yes, Teodora, Father Roman really keeps everything tight, I passed through Taizhina last year and saw how he keeps order even with few parishioners. A hot meal after the night shift is pure gold, especially when you're tired from driving. May the Lord give them patience, because this work is not done in a hurry.

Yes, the church in Taizhina looks really neat, I also passed by there two years ago for a baptism. Father Vladimir from Myski is gentle, that's right, I heard him preach briefly and clearly. In our village, we tried tea after Liturgy, it works well with the elderly, but with the children, the 15-minute catechesis at school bore fruit faster. Did you see how it sticks to them?

Cristina Gheorghiu

Yes, the church in Taizhina really looks neat, I also saw pictures from a relative who was at its dedication last year. Father Vladimir from Myski is really gentle, I met him at a similar conference. I think that a tea after service helps a lot in small villages, but I would also add a short catechesis at school, because my parents in the village said that this is how it works better with the children. What do you think, would it work combined?

Ana Matei

Yes, Nicolae, I also heard that Father Roman is a man of humanity. That warm meal after a long night behind the wheel sounds just like a simple thing that keeps you on your toes. May the Lord give them and the parishioners of Taizhina, quiet, unhurried work power.