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07/07/2026 Bishop Hilarion performed a divine service on the eve of the celebration of the Holy Blessed Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia of Muromtranslated

July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

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July 7, on the eve of the Day of Remembrance of the Blgv. book Peter, in the monasticism of David, and Prince. Fevronia, in monasticism Euphrosyne, Murom miracle workers, Bishop Hilarion of Kineshma and Palekh performed a polyeleos service in the Trinity-Assumption Cathedral in the city of Kineshma.

Concelebrating with the archpastor was the sacristan of the cathedral, Priest John Dubrovin, and the clergy of the cathedral.

Based on materials from the website of the Kineshma diocese

Recorded 07/07/2026 Bishop Hilarion performed a divine service on the eve of the celebration of the Holy Blessed Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia of Murom for the first time the Ivanovo Metropolis appeared.

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Elizabeth Johnson

Thanks for posting this. Bishop Ilarion serving with Fr. John Dubrovin and the cathedral clergy the night before Saints Peter and Fevronia’s day always feels right—those two are the patrons of real married life. I lit a candle for my own marriage at Vespers last year on their feast; it’s good to see Kineshma keeping the tradition strong.

Ζωή Λαμπροπούλου

Καλό μου φαίνεται που ο επίσκοπος Ιλαρίων λειτούργησε με τον πατέρα Ιωάννη Δουμπρόβιν και τους υπόλοιπους του καθεδρικού. Οι άγιοι Πέτρος και Φεβρονία πάντα μου θυμίζουν ότι ο γάμος θέλει υπομονή και απλή καθημερινή αγάπη, όπως το ψωμί που ζυμώνουμε κάθε Σάββατο.

Степан Попов

Хорошая служба в Кинешме. У нас в Самаре на Петра и Февронию тоже всегда полиелей служат, и народ особенно много приходит — все про семейный лад просят. Интересно, а в Троицко-Успенском соборе после всенощной молебен с акафистом был или только полиелей?

Ηλίας Καραγιάννης

Καλή η λειτουργία από τον επίσκοπο Ιλαρίων με τον πατέρα Ιωάννη Δουμπρόβιν στο Κινέσμα. Οι άγιοι Πέτρος και Φεβρονία μας θυμίζουν ότι ο γάμος κρατάει με απλή καθημερινή υπομονή, όπως λέει και η Ζωή. Στο Σαμάρα που λέει ο Στέπαν, εδώ στην Αθήνα μετά τον πολυέλεο συνήθως βάζουμε και μικρό μολυβένιο για τα ζευγάρια, ενδιαφέρον αν το έκαναν κι εκεί.

Сергій Кузьменко

У нас в Полтаві на Петра і Февронію теж завжди полієлей служать, люди приходять сім’ями. Цікаво, чи був після всенощної молебень з акафістом у Кинешмі, як питає Степан. Дякую за новину.

Мария Козлова

У нас в Кинешме после полиелея акафиста не было, только лития и отпуст. А в Самаре много ли молодёжи приходит на этот день или в основном те, кто уже в годах?

Emma Baker

We had a quiet polyeleos here too last year, just like in Kineshma—no akathist after, only the litia. Bishop Ilarion serving with Fr. John Dubrovin always seems fitting for Peter and Fevronia. Maria, in our parish the young families do come, especially the ones with little kids hoping for that daily patience the saints showed.

Rebecca Parker

We had a similar quiet polyeleos in our London parish last summer, no akathist either, just the litia and a short talk afterwards. It does feel right when the bishop serves with the keyar like that for Peter and Fevronia. Do the young families in your place stay for the meal after, or do they mostly head home with the little ones?

Samuel Anderson

Yeah, that quiet polyeleos with just the litia feels about right for Peter and Fevronia—no need to pile on extra when the story itself is so plain and steady. Our young families with toddlers usually stick around for the meal too, though half the time they're chasing kids under the tables. Does your parish hand out any icons or prayer cards for the couples afterward?

Daniel Baker

Thanks, Elizabeth. Fr John Dubrovin always seems so steady when he serves with the bishop. My wife and I try to get to that same vigil every year too – it’s become a bit of a family tradition now that the kids are old enough to light their own candles.

Сергей Белов

У нас в Москве на такой службе тоже часто только лития после полиелея, акафист отдельно выносят. А в Самаре, насколько знаю от родственников, молодёжи действительно мало, в основном люди за сорок и старше приходят. Ты сама часто на такие вечерние службы ходишь?

Paul Smith

Yeah, their story always makes me think about what a proper marriage looks like day-to-day, not just the nice bits. Fr John’s steady presence does help the whole service feel grounded. Did you manage to get to the vigil again this year?