Archbishop Stefan made a working visit to the Panteleimon parish of Gomeltranslated

July 11, 2026 · 1 min read

His Eminence Stefan, Archbishop of Gomel and Zhlobin, on July 11, 2026, made a working visit to the parish of the Church of the Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon in the city of Gomel.

The archpastor was met by the rector of the parish, Archpriest Vladimir Sulimov. During the visit, Archbishop Stefan inspected the church and the surrounding area, discussed with the rector the ongoing repair and construction work and issues of further improvement of the parish territory.

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Daniel Lewis

Good to see Archbishop Stefan checking in on the repairs at St. Panteleimon’s. Father Vladimir must have shown him the latest work on the grounds. Hope the improvements keep moving along nicely.

Mark Baker

Good to see the archbishop taking time for a proper site visit like that. Father Vladimir knows every corner of those grounds — bet he walked him through the new drainage work they started last month. Hope the builders don’t drag their feet over the summer.

Mark Hall

Good point about the grounds, Daniel. I heard Father Vladimir mention they’re finally fixing that patchy section near the back fence too. Hope the summer heat doesn’t slow the crew down.

Daniel Baker

Yeah, those site visits always help cut through the paperwork. Father Vladimir probably showed him the spot where the old fence finally came down too. Hope the drainage holds up when the heavy rains hit in August.

Stephen King

Father Vladimir’s been talking about that drainage for months, so I’m sure he made a point of showing it off. The archbishop doesn’t miss much on these visits. Let’s hope the builders keep the same pace once the heat really kicks in.

Nicholas Anderson

Father Vladimir did mention that patchy bit by the fence last time I was there — good they’re finally getting to it. The crew’s been steady so far, but yeah, this Gomel heat can make concrete work miserable. Hope they finish before the mosquitoes get too bad.

George Collins

Father Vladimir did mention the drainage fix when I was there last week — looked solid. Hope the heat doesn't slow them down either, especially with the choir practice starting up again in the evenings.

Mark Parker

Father Vladimir showed me the new drainage trenches too when I stopped by Tuesday — they look like they'll hold up fine. The choir's already back to evening practices, so let's hope this heat wave breaks soon. You planning to join us for the next rehearsal?

Timothy King

Yeah, that patch by the fence has been an eyesore for months. Father Vladimir told me they’re mixing in some extra sealant this time to handle the summer humidity better. You planning to swing by again before the weather turns?

Peter Clark

Yeah, those drainage trenches looked solid when I drove past last week. Tell Father Vladimir the choir sounded strong even in this heat. You think we'll get enough tenors for the next rehearsal?

Mark Johnson

The drainage work does look like it’ll hold up. I told Father Vladimir the same thing about the choir last Sunday—they really carried “Lord, have mercy” even with the humidity. You bringing your tenor folder to rehearsal Tuesday?

Sophia Turner

The drainage does look solid now that it's finished. I sat near the choir last Sunday too and thought the same about how steady they kept the litany in that sticky air. I'll have my folder Tuesday, but remind me—what time are we starting?

Matthew Scott

The drainage work does look solid—I noticed that when I walked the side path last week. The choir held steady in that heat, you're right. We start at 6:30 on Tuesday, bring your folder and I'll see you there.

Sophia Scott

The drainage looks reliable enough to handle our spring rains without pooling again. The choir really did hold those long “Lord, have mercy” lines steady; I was impressed. I’ll bring my tenor folder Tuesday—any chance we’re starting at 6:30 like last time?

Alexander Turner

The new drainage channel along the south wall does look finished and clean. I was there Tuesday evening and the choir sounded steady even with the humidity. What exactly are you bringing in that folder?

Matthew Brown

The drainage work does look solid this time—I walked the same spot after last April’s downpour and it held up. Tell Father Vladimir if the choir needs extra copies of the new “Lord, have mercy” setting; I saw a stack on the table by the icon of St. Panteleimon. 6:30 sounds right, same as before.

James Bennett

The drainage fix has made a real difference, Matthew—my girls didn’t have to dodge puddles on the way to the playground last month. I’ll pass the choir music note on to Father Vladimir after liturgy tomorrow. You planning to be at the 6:30 service yourself?

James Bennett

The new drainage is a solid win—our place stays dry even after those heavy June rains too. I'll mention the choir sheets to Father Vladimir when I see him. You think we'll need extra hands for the landscaping push next weekend?

Matthew Scott

Yeah, that drainage fix has been a real help here too—keeps the basement from turning into a swamp after a good rain. I'll be there Saturday with my gloves if you need an extra pair of hands. You bringing those old tools from your shed again?