Bishop Vikenty congratulated priest Georgy Surdushkin on his 60th birthdaytranslated

Today, September 23, 2026, the rector of the Holy Transfiguration Church in the village of Lozhnikova, Tara district, clergyman of the Spassky Cathedral in the city of Tara, priest Georgy SURDUSHKIN celebrates his 60th birthday.

Bishop Vikenty of Tara and Tyukalinsk congratulated the priest on his anniversary.

The bishop's congratulatory address reads:

“... I cordially congratulate you on this memorable event in your life, happy birthday, happy anniversary, happy 60th anniversary!

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