The final event dedicated to the new martyrs and confessors of the Vladimir land took place at the Orthodox gymnasium in Kovrovtranslated

On October 28, 2026, the final event dedicated to the memory of the new martyrs and confessors of the Vladimir land took place at the Orthodox gymnasium in Kovrov.

The event was attended by students from grades 5–8, who prepared speeches dedicated to the life, spiritual deeds and confessional service of saints who suffered for their faith during the years of persecution of the Russian Orthodox Church.

The program included stories about the life path of the new martyrs, the reading of poems written by them, as well as the performance of church hymns.

Preparation for the event became an important part of getting to know the history of the Church for schoolchildren. Together with their teachers, the children studied the lives of saints, selected materials and prepared creative performances.

Particular attention was paid not only to historical events, but also to the spiritual meaning of the feat of the new martyrs. In their speeches, the students sought to show that loyalty to Christ, courage, patience and the power of faith remain an example for every person today.

The poems written by the confessors themselves during the years of difficult trials sounded especially heartfelt. These lines, filled with sorrow, hope and hope in God, reflected the depth of their faith.…