As part of the “Holy Matrimony” project, a round table on family support was held in Chapaevsktranslated

On October 23, the Holy Matrimony shrine began its stay in Chapaevsk. The bringing of the shrine is carried out with the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius of Samara and Novokuybyshevsk and Bishop Sophrony of Kinel and Bezenchuk, in cooperation with the Samara and Kinel dioceses with the participation of the ANO “Academy of Family Values”. A meeting of the shrine and a prayer service took place in the church in the name of St. Sergius of Radonezh. The clergy and parishioners offered prayers for the strengthening of families, peace and harmony between spouses, well-being and Christian upbringing of children. On the same day, the Sacrament of the Wedding of the spouses, who had lived together for 52 years, was performed in the church. After more than half a century of marriage, they sanctified their marriage with God's blessing, showing a touching example of marital fidelity. After the prayer service, a round table “Family support is the path to demographic development and family well-being in the urban district of Chapaevsk” was held in the conference hall of the city district administration. Spiritual and moral values ​​of the family."

The meeting brought together representatives of the Samara and Kinel dioceses, local governments, social institutions and public organizations. A welcoming speech was addressed to the participants by...