Bishop Porfiry led the Divine Liturgy on the day of the end of the VIII gathering of Sunday school students of the Lida diocesetranslated

July 19, 2026, Sunday morning on the 7th Sunday after Pentecost at the Bishop's Compound was marked by a joyful event - a solemn meeting of the ruling bishop, Bishop of Lida and Smorgon Porfiry, who arrived to the young participants of the VIII diocesan meeting and parishioners to share the main moments of this day.

Bishop Porfiry led the Divine Liturgy in the co-service of the head of the social department, Archpriest and rector of the Church of All Saints, Vladimir Yaromich, and the keymaster of St. Michael’s Cathedral, Archpriest Vadim Ruban. Liturgical chants were performed under the direction of the regent of the Church of All Saints, Natalya Gorbach. The final day of the VIII rally of Sunday school students “Orthodoxy is my faith!” became the spiritual pinnacle of the entire event, uniting young participants, their mentors, parishioners and residents of the “Warmth of the Soul” social boarding house for common prayer and a festive meal in the fresh air. All rally participants, parishioners and guests were able to begin the holy sacraments of Confession and Communion. Shared Communion is a traditional and important part of such meetings, symbolizing the spiritual unity of children and their mentors. For good many years...