The head of the Nizhny Novgorod Metropolis congratulated Bishop Hilarion of Kineshma and Palekh on his 55th birthdaytranslated

July 16, 2026 · 1 min read

The head of the Nizhny Novgorod Metropolis congratulated Bishop Hilarion of Kineshma and Palekh on his 55th birthday nne.ru

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მარიამ გელაშვილი

Thanks for this story. After all, Bishop Hilarion turned 55 years old, just like me now. May God give you health and many years in the service of the church.

Michael Morris

Many years to Bishop Ilarion. Nice to see the Metropolitan take time to congratulate him personally on turning 55.

جيسيكا نصار

Congratulations to Bishop Ilarion on his 55th birthday. It is nice that the Metropolitan himself took the time to congratulate him personally. May God give him health and strength to serve the church.

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ვახტანგ ნოზაძე

Maria, I am also glad that Bishop Hilarion is healthy and serving the church. I wish you the same so that even after 55 you don't lose strength. Of course, God gave it to us.

Katherine Morris

Many years to Bishop Ilarion indeed. It’s good when church leaders make these personal gestures instead of just sending a formal note. Do you know if the Metropolitan and Bishop have worked together before?

Andrew Turner

Many years indeed. I remember reading that the Metropolitan served in the same diocese years back, so it probably felt quite natural for him to mark the day in person.

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მარიამ მაისურაძე

Maria, it's good that we turned 55 together. I lit a candle in the church yesterday evening for both of them so that they will not lose their strength in school and in the ministry. what do you do on holiday

طوني معلوف

Yes, the personal congratulations from the Metropolitan give a special taste. I heard that Bishop Ilarion served many years in Kineshma before his ordination. The 55 years came after obvious fatigue. May God give him grace and protect him.

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თეა ხუციშვილი

Mariam, thank you for remembering and lighting a candle for us. I made a little cake tonight at home with the baby, just for us. how did you spend your day

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ვახტანგ ჯავახიშვილი

Maria, it's good that you made a cake with the baby, we also made a small cake with the brother yesterday evening. I was on the route today, and in the evening I went to the church and listened to the speech of the Metropolitan. What did you make your cake with?

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