As part of the Pokrovsky readings, a meeting of the regents of the Gomel diocese was heldtranslated

Church singing occupies an important place in the liturgical life of the parish and requires the attentive work of the regent, the coordination of the choir and careful attitude to the singing tradition. Issues related to this ministry became the topic of a meeting of choir directors of churches of the Gomel diocese, held as part of the Intercession educational readings program with the blessing of Archbishop Stefan of Gomel and Zhlobin.

The meeting took place on November 7, 2026 via videoconference. The moderator was the cleric of the Peter and Paul Cathedral of Gomel, regent of the choir of clergy of the Gomel diocese, Priest Kirill Savich.

Regents from various deaneries of the diocese joined the online meeting. The participants discussed the development of church singing art, features of liturgical singing practice, interaction of parish choirs and issues arising in everyday work.

At the end of the meeting, areas of further cooperation and plans related to the church and singing life of the diocese were outlined.