His Eminence the Bishop celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the day of memory of St. Seraphim of Sarovtranslated

On August 1, the day of the discovery of the honorable relics of St. Seraphim, the Wonderworker of Sarov, His Eminence Archbishop Savva of Tiraspol and Dubossary celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Tiraspol. Concelebrating with His Eminence Vladyka were Hieromonk John (Trayto), Hieromonk Simeon (Lupashko) and Deacon Gennady Gnatyuk. Despite it being a weekday, many believers prayed during the service, coming to honor the memory of one of the most beloved and revered Russian saints and to partake of the Holy Mysteries of Christ. At the end of the Divine Liturgy, glorification was performed before the honorable image of St. Seraphim of Sarov. Archbishop Sava offered a prayer to the great saint of God, asking through his intercession for peace, spiritual strengthening, healing of illnesses and help to all who honor his holy memory with faith and love. Reverend Seraphim of Sarov is one of the greatest ascetics of the Russian Orthodox Church. With his holy life, unceasing prayer, and feat of love and humility, he set a high example of Christian perfection. His famous words: “Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved,” still inspire believers on the path...