Meeting of the Diocesan Council of the Sergiev Posad Diocesetranslated

September 3, 2026 · 1 min read

On September 3, 2026, in the chambers of the abbot of the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra, under the chairmanship of Bishop Kirill of Sergiev Posad and Dmitrov, the third Diocesan Council of the Sergiev Posad Diocese this year was held. The meeting was attended by: the secretary of the Sergiev Posad diocesan administration, the dean of the Ivanteevsky church district, Archpriest John Monarshek; dean of the church districts: Dolgoprudnensky - Archpriest Andrey Khmyzov, Yakhromsky - Priest Sergius Bernatsky, Rogachevsky […]

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Nicholas Anderson

Thanks for the update. Interesting that they held it in the abbot’s quarters at the Lavra again — must be a practical spot for everyone to gather. I see Fr John Monarshek was there as secretary; hope the meeting went smoothly for them all.

Margaret Adams

I noticed they picked the abbot’s quarters at the Lavra again too — it really does seem like the handiest spot when half the deans are coming from different corners of the diocese. Fr John Monarshek keeping the minutes as usual makes the whole thing feel steady and familiar. Hope the Rogačov dean was able to make it this time; last spring his car trouble kept him away.

Thomas Hall

They picked the abbot’s quarters at the Lavra again. Makes sense with everyone traveling in from the different deaneries. Fr John Monarshek running the notes keeps things steady like always.

Павел Михайлов

Yes, it is always convenient to gather in the governor’s chambers in the Lavra, especially when deans travel from Yakhroma, Dolgoprudny and Rogachev. Father John Monarszek, as secretary, is taking minutes for the third time this year, well done. It’s interesting what the deanery decided, maybe they’ll write it in the diocesan newspaper later.

Sarah Johnson

They do seem to like the abbot’s quarters for these meetings. Fr John’s been taking the minutes for years now; I remember him doing it back when I visited the Lavra with our choir in 2023. Keeps everything running smooth.

Sophia Scott

Yes, the abbot’s quarters really are the most practical spot with everyone traveling in from the outer deaneries. Fr John’s steady hand with the minutes does give it that reliable rhythm we’ve come to expect. I heard the Rogačov dean made it this time; apparently the weather held and his car behaved.

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