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The Briansk Sisters of Mercy Completed a Stint at Saint Alexius Hospital in Moscowtranslated

September 15, 2026 · 1 min read

Twenty sisters of mercy from Briansk city and the surrounding area completed a stint at Saint Alexius Hospital, part of the Russian Orthodox Church.

With the blessing of Metropolitan Alexander of Briansk and Sevsk and under the guidance of the head of the Briansk Eparchial Community of Mercy, Archpriest Ilia Burdukov, representatives from all the communities in the eparchy participated in the training – sisters from the "White Sails" Orthodox Service in Briansk, sisters from the parish in honor of Saint Elizabeth the Martyr, as well as sisters from the villages of Vygonichi and Navlya. This information was reported by the press service of Saint Alexius Hospital.

Photo: Press Service of Saint Alexius Hospital

— The stint at Saint Alexius Hospital has become not only an important event but also a significant stage in the development of the Briansk Sisters' Communities, — noted Father Ilia. — For the sisters, this cooperation is particularly meaningful: the Briansk region is bordering and faces all the hardships that come with it. The sisters fulfill their vow in medical institutions throughout the region, including at the hospital, so the knowledge and experience gained will help them care for the wounded and sick even more effectively.

During the training, the Briansk Sisters of Mercy underwent a stint in the palliative...

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