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Divine Liturgy on the day of remembrance of the Venerable Martyr Seraphim of Zhirovichitranslated

September 6, 2026 · 1 min read

On September 6, the Orthodox Church commemorates the venerable martyr Seraphim of Zhirovichi (Shakhmutya), an ascetic who remained faithful to Christ during the years of the most difficult trials. His life became an example of selfless pastoral service, courage and unshakable faith.

On September 6, 2026, on the day of remembrance of the Venerable Martyr Seraphim of Zhirovichi, His Eminence Stefan, Archbishop of Gomel and Zhlobin, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Church of All Saints in the village of Pirevichi.

His Eminence was co-served by the dean of the Zhlobin district, Archpriest Alexey Smotritsky, the rector of the parish, Priest Vasily Tereshkov, and the clergy of the diocese.

During the service, Abbess Ioanna (Yarets) prayed with the sisters of the Assumption Convent in the village of Kazimirovo.

During the Liturgy, intense prayer requests for the restoration of peace were offered.

At the end of the Divine Liturgy, His Eminence Stephen performed a prayer service for the preservation of God’s creation.

Every year on the first Sunday in September, the Russian Orthodox Church offers a special prayer for God’s creation. This day was established by the decision of the Holy Synod on July 13, 2015. About all the churches of the Gomel diocese also...

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Николай Беляев

Good that they served in Pirevichi on this day. I remember how Father Vasily Tereshkov always reads calmly and clearly. I also prayed at home for peace, especially after the molieben for creation.

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ნინო კაპანაძე

Thanks for this story. I also well remember how Father Vasiliy Tereshkov reads calmly and clearly. I also prayed for peace from home, especially after the creation prayer was recited.

Danica Ristić

It's good that they served in Pirevići on that very day. Father Vasilije Tereshkov really reads calmly and clearly, I always like that. I also prayed at home for peace after the prayer about creation.

Роман Богданов

I agree, it worked out especially well in Pirevichi on such a day. Father Vasily really reads without haste, every word is immediately audible. After the prayer for creation, I also prayed separately at home, even stood in the garden for a while.

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თეა ლომიძე

Thank you, Nino, for reminding me of Father Vasili's quiet question. I also often notice that his voice somehow sounds especially calm during the liturgy. After the creation prayer, I also added some prayers at home.

Евгения Фёдорова

Yes, it’s always calm in Pirevichi, especially when Father Vasily serves so clearly. After the prayer service for creation, I also went out into the garden, watered the flowers and stood there - it was just quiet, only the birds. What garden were you standing in, in Zhlobin?