In Zhlobin, the clergyman met with future military personneltranslated

On October 9, the rector of the Church of St. Seraphim of Sarov in Zhlobin, Archpriest Leonid Mikhailovsky, took part in an event dedicated to Conscript Day.

The priest addressed those present with words of edification, noting that at all times the defense of the Fatherland has been a sacred duty and a great honor for any resident of our country. Thanks to the courage of our ancestors, we now live in a large, strong and independent state.

Archpriest Leonid spoke about the importance of fulfilling the duty of defending the Fatherland, noting that a soldier learns to overcome difficulties and this raises him as a mature man. Military duty calls for being ready to protect one’s neighbor and sacrifice oneself, thereby fulfilling one of God’s main commandments. The Lord said: “... there is no greater love than this, if someone lays down his life for his friends.”

The priest called on future soldiers to maintain peace and kind attitude towards each other, not to allow hazing that violates the dignity of a colleague as a person - the image and likeness of God, and in all cases to act according to the commandment: “As you want people to do to you, do the same to them.”

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