School No. 1 in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk hosted a holiday dedicated to National Unity Daytranslated

The head of the youth department of the diocese, rector of the Church of St. Innocent of Moscow in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Archpriest Viktor Gorbach took part in the celebration of National Unity Day at secondary school No. 1 of the regional center.

School students prepared a creative program. In a short performance, they remembered the events of 1612 and the liberation of Moscow from the Polish-Lithuanian invaders: they gathered a militia and fought a decisive battle for the capital.

The production reminded us how important it is to protect the unity of the people and be ready to defend the Fatherland.

In his speech, Archpriest Viktor Gorbach emphasized that such events are very important: they remind children of the glorious pages of Russian history, military valor, friendship, mutual assistance and self-sacrifice.

“I believe that National Unity Day has become a truly national holiday, and the event at school No. 1 is a clear confirmation of this,” said the clergyman.

Gradually, this holiday develops its own traditions. For example, in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, since 2008, a festive procession with the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God has been taking place through the streets of the city. This year the procession will take place from the Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ to the square at…