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Bishop of Polotsk and Glubokoe Ignatius took part in the celebrations of the Tver diocese on the occasion of its 755th anniversarytranslated

July 19, 2026 · 1 min read

Every year on the first Sunday after the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, the Council of Tver Saints is celebrated. In 2026, this day fell on July 19. In the host of God's saints who shone on the Tver land, there are 179 saints who lived and performed spiritual deeds in different centuries. It was in their honor that the church of the bell tower of the Transfiguration Cathedral in the city of Tver, which is now being restored, was consecrated.

On July 19, 2026, on the day of remembrance of St. Arseny, Bishop of Tver and the Council of Tver Saints in the Tver diocese, celebrations were held on the occasion of the 755th anniversary of its founding.

The Divine Liturgy in the Transfiguration Cathedral was performed by: the head of the Tver Metropolis, Metropolitan of Tver and Kashin Ambrose, Metropolitan Victor (Oleynik), Patriarchal Exarch of Southeast Asia, Metropolitan of Singapore and Southeast Asia, Sergius, Metropolitan of Smolensk and Dorogobuzh Isidor, Metropolitan of Pskov and Matthew of Porkhov, Archbishop of Bezhetsk and Udomelsk Kallistrat, Bishop of Tikhvin and Lodeynopol Mstislav, Bishop of Polotsk and Glubokoe Ignatius, Bishop of Armavir and Labinsk Savva, Bishop of Rzhev and Toropets Silvanus.

Concelebrating with the archpastors were: the secretary of the Tver diocese,...

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Владимир ПоповIt’s good that Bishop Ignatius came from Polotsk. It’s interesting that there are already 179 people in the host of Tver saints - that’s how many ascetics there were on one earth. And when they plan to completely restore the bell tower of the Transfiguration Cathedral, do they not write?

Andrzej WiśniewskiIt is good that Bishop Ignacy from Polock came, it always builds unity between our eparchies. 179 saints on one land - it's hard to imagine how many monasteries and hermitages there were over the centuries. As for the bell tower, it's a pity that the article did not specify the date of completion of the work.

Lucie NovákováIt's good that our lord Ignatius from Polotsk has arrived, it really brings it together. 179 saints on one earth is a respectable number, so many wonderful lives in those centuries. It's a shame that they didn't mention in the article when the bell tower of the Spaso-Transfiguration Cathedral will be finished, I would also be interested in that.

Дарья МорозоваI agree, it’s nice to see Bishop Ignatius come from Polotsk - connections between dioceses are always encouraging. 179 saints is really a lot; there are also many ascetics on our Kazan land, but the Tver figure is impressive. The article did not clarify anything about the bell tower, it’s a pity, I would also like to know the timing.