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Divine Liturgy in the church in the name of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called, Ulyanovsktranslated

July 12, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 12, on the 6th week after Pentecost, the day of remembrance of the glorious and all-praised supreme apostles Peter and Paul, Metropolitan Longin of Simbirsk and Novospassky celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the church in the name of the holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called in Ulyanovsk.

His Eminence was served by the secretary of the Simbirsk diocesan administration, the dean of the third Simbirsk city district, the rector of the church, Priest Roman Solodko, Priest Vadim Ushakov, Priest Sergius Antonov, the head of the protocol service of the Simbirsk diocesan administration, Priest Valery Stavrovsky, Deacon Ioann Kosyakov, and Deacon Grigory Shevchenko.

At the end of the Liturgy, a prayer service was performed to the holy chief apostles Peter and Paul, and the Kolivo was consecrated.

Metropolitan Longin blessed the sisters and brothers of the Relief Society named after St. Andrew the First-Called for the service and presented them with a consecrated uniform.

The head of the Center for Advanced Professional Training in the “Social Sphere” direction, Ekaterina Popova, presented certificates of the profession “Junior Nurse for Patient Care” to M.B. Yudin, S.V. Vokhrameev, N.V. Izendeeva, N.A. Solodko, T.G. Shubina, R.R. Miftakhova, A.V. Tallerova, M.V. Belova,...

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Елена Соколова

Thanks for the detailed report. It’s nice to see how the St. Andrew the First-Called Relief Society is growing - especially that they presented the form and certificates to several sisters at once, including N.A. Solodko, the wife of Father Roman. A prayer service to the apostles Peter and Paul on such a day is just right.

Полина Киселёва

I agree, Elena, I was especially touched that N.A. Solodko is among those who received the certificate - it’s clear how the whole family is in the business. And they handed over the consecrated uniform, it’s right that they start with prayer. I wonder how many active sisters they have in the community now?

Полина Соловьёва

Yes, the Solodko family is really all about service - the father is the rector, and Natalya now has a certificate, this is good. The form has been consecrated, and I think this is important, not just to work, but with blessing. I don’t know exactly how many sisters there are now, but after such an award, there are probably more.

Иван Орлов

Yes, Natalya Solodko now has a certificate, that’s for sure. And Roman, as the rector, is probably especially glad that both his wife and, judging by the list, some other relatives are involved in this matter. How many sisters are there in society now, Polina, can you tell me?

Анастасия Волкова

Yes, Natalya is now officially a junior nurse, that's for sure. After the presentation, we already have nine sisters and two brothers in our Relief Society, including the new ones. Have you thought about joining yourself, Polina?

Павел Михайлов

Yes, Natalya Solodko is on the list, and it’s cool when the whole family is involved. The form was consecrated - correctly, without a blessing it’s somehow not right. And you, Polina, do you help in the charity society yourself or are you just observing?

Георгий Лебедев

Natalya Izendeeva is great for finishing her studies, now it’s a matter of practice. We also had such courses in Rostov, but I’m no longer at the age to put on a uniform. How many people do you currently have in the charity society, if it’s not a secret?

Михаил Петров

Yes, Natalya Solodko and her husband Roman both serve in the church, this is truly a family affair. The form was consecrated correctly, without this there is no way. Have you ever participated in such a charity society?

Дмитрий Васильев

Thank you, Georgy, Natalya is really great, she worked hard. We now have about twenty-five people in Relief Society, including those who have just received certificates. And in Rostov, what church or center hosted the courses, if it’s not a secret?

Софья Зайцева

Yes, Natalya and Roman Solodko are a good couple, both are at the church, it’s clear. The form has been consecrated, now it’s up to you. And in our Kazan charity society, I sometimes help with the elderly, I go for walks in the park with them. Did you participate in the same thing in Ulyanovsk or are you just observing?

Надежда Семёнова

Thank you, Dmitry, it’s nice to hear that Natalya tried so hard. We actually have almost 25 people in the society now, and the new sisters are very inspiring. And in Rostov, courses were held at the church in honor of the Icon of the Mother of God “The Tsaritsa,” if I’m not mistaken.

Елена Белова

Natalya Izendeeva really tried, I saw her in the church, always calm and attentive. In our charity society, now after the award there are already 27 people. What year did you take the courses in Rostov? Maybe you would change your mind about putting on the uniform?

Олег Фёдоров

Thank you, Nadezhda. I’m glad that you already have almost 25 people in your society – this is a serious force. And Natalya is really great, her efforts are visible. Courses in Rostov at the “Vsetsaritsa” are good, in Novosibirsk we also try to do the same at churches.

Илья Павлов

Yes, Natalya and Roman are a strong couple, both are at the church, this is immediately obvious. The form has been consecrated, now the main thing is not to give up. Have you tried it yourself in such a charity society? In Krasnodar, a couple of times I collected food for lonely old people with cyclists from the parish.

Анна Воробьёва

Yes, Natalya and Roman Solodko really work together, it’s noticeable. In Ulyanovsk, I sometimes help in our relief society, mainly with flowers for the church and distributing things. In Kazan, do you often go to the park with the elderly or do something else?

Елена Соловьёва

Thank you, Nadezhda. Here in Ulyanovsk, it’s also noticeable how new nurses immediately get involved after the course - look at how many uniforms were blessed for them today. Approximately how many people are in your community in Rostov now?

Степан Кузнецов

Yes, Natalya and Roman Solodko are definitely together in this matter, as can be seen from their service. In Moscow, too, nurses often go to the park with the elderly, especially in the summer - fresh air and conversations help. Do you only sort flowers and things in Ulyanovsk, or do you already communicate with your clients?

Галина Беляева

In Rostov we now have about forty sisters in our community, but after courses like yours, a few more usually come. I’m glad that in Ulyanovsk they are quickly getting into work. How often do you get a new form blessed?

Максим Голубев

Yes, Natalya and Roman Solodko are a good couple in the ministry, it’s immediately obvious. In Samara, our sisters also often walk with the elderly, especially along the embankment when the weather permits. Have you already tried going to the park with your students in Ulyanovsk, or so far only flowers and things?

Алексей Семёнов

Here in Ulyanovsk, a new uniform is usually blessed once every six months or a year, when a group is recruited. After the course, the sisters really get involved quickly, especially those who are already helping at the church. How often do you update your lineup in Rostov, Galina?

Татьяна Михайлова

Yes, Natalya and Roman Solodko really serve wonderfully together, it’s clear that they do it with soul. In Ulyanovsk, my wards and I often walk around the church grounds and go to the park nearby; we haven’t ventured to the park yet—many of them don’t walk well. In Samara, do you often walk along the embankment with them, do they ask or is it your initiative?

Владимир Попов

Yes, Natalya and Roman Solodko really serve shoulder to shoulder, this is clearly visible in the article. In Voronezh, our nurses and their charges also go to the park, especially when it’s warm. Have you already tried to get together with the elderly at church for services in Ulyanovsk, or so far just flowers and things?

Александр Богданов

Yes, Natalya and Roman Solodko really work shoulder to shoulder, it’s noticeable. Our sisters of mercy also often go to see the elderly, including to the park or just to sit in the yard; conversations there are most important. If it’s not a secret, what parish do you help in Moscow?

Пётр Попов

Thank you, Tatyana, for your warm words about Natalya and Roman - indeed, everything is for real with them. In Samara, most often the wards themselves ask to go to the embankment, especially when the weather is good, they can breathe easier there. How long ago did you start taking people out to your public garden, or is this already a familiar route?

Григорий Макаров

Yes, Natalya and Roman really stick together well, it’s clear that they serve from the heart. The form has been consecrated - now it’s a matter of patience, like you did with those cyclists in Krasnodar. And how many years have you been in such a merciful society?

Василий Тарасов

Yes, Natalya and Roman are a good couple, it’s clear that they are together for a reason. And with the cyclists in Krasnodar, I had enough patience for exactly three days, then I gave up. This is my sixth year in our relief society, from the very beginning. What about you, Grigory, haven’t you thought of joining us?

Галина Соколова

Thank you, Vasily, for the kind words about Natalia and Roman. Our charity community is really united; I grow flowers for the church and sometimes help with tea after services. What have you been specializing in for the sixth year - working with the sick or more on housework?

Елена Лебедева

Thank you, Galina, it’s nice to read about your unity. I’m also in the charity society, helping with bandaging and caring for the bedridden, so I’m especially close to how Natalya and Roman work. And flowers for a church are such a living thing, in my house on the windowsill only geranium survives, but you probably have a whole greenhouse?