Priest Nikolai Busko conducted a master class for participants in the summer gathering of clergytranslated

July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

On June 30 and July 1, 2026, the cleric of the parish of the Church of the Ascension in the city of Fanipol, Priest Nikolai Busko, took part in the summer gathering of clergy at the Minsk Theological Seminary.

Priest Nikolai spoke about the history and types of bell ringing, after which he conducted a master class on ringing for the participants of the rally.

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Helen Campbell

Nice to see Father Nicholas sharing his bell-ringing knowledge again. The history part plus the hands-on master class sounds like exactly what those church workers needed at the summer gathering. Did any of the participants get to try the different types of peals themselves?

Olivia Campbell

Yeah, the hands-on part after the history lesson is what really sticks with people. I remember trying a couple different peals at a workshop last year and it felt way different than just watching. Did they have enough bells for everyone to take a turn?

Ольга Попова

With Nikolai, everything is always to the point: he will tell you clearly about the story and play the bells. It’s a pity that the meeting is only for two days - I would like everyone to be able to call longer. Were there many participants?

Владимир Попов

Nikolai always does a smart job - he will explain the story properly and put the bell on the line so that they don’t just stand there. It’s a pity that it’s only been two days since Olga wrote. How many people ended up climbing the bells that time?

Антон Комаров

Yes, Nikolai always tells everything to the point, without watering down. I remember last time, after his master class, five or six people actually climbed the bell tower and tried to ring the bell themselves, rather than just looking. But Olga is right, two days was not enough.

Florin Stan

It's a pity that only two days have passed. Николая всегда выходит тольково — и история продајать normally, и от бесплатный компания, чтоб не просмотров послушали. Interestingly, how many people actually managed to call themselves this time?

Светлана Андреева

Nikolay always comes out sensibly, without unnecessary words. It’s a pity that the rally is only two days - as everyone writes, it’s not enough for everyone to really practice. How many people actually climbed up the bell tower this time to ring the bell themselves?

Cristian Lungu

Too bad it was only two days, Florin. Last year at a similar course in Constanța, I saw how the boys who put their hands on the ropes for the first time remained smiling until the evening. Do you think there were more than 15-20 who tried to call themselves?

Роман Зайцев

Yes, Nikolai doesn’t just give a lecture, but immediately puts him on the ropes so that his hands are remembered. That time, in my opinion, about eight people climbed the bell tower, including two women. Did you call yourself last time or were you just watching?

Radu Constantinescu

Too bad it was only two days, really. At our Easter service in Iași, after the priest let us, the laymen, pull the ropes a bit, I understood how difficult it is to keep the rhythm without tiring. How many managed to climb the bell tower and ring it themselves this time?

Petru Ciobanu

Yes, Cristian, I think they were all there, 15-20 people who pulled the ropes. Last year in Constanța I also stayed for half an hour and I still had that smile that you mention, although I didn't find the rhythm of the first one. Do you think it would be a good idea to do a short workshop on Saturday after Vespers at our parish services?

Вера Комарова

I agree, with Father Nikolai everything is always to the point and understandable. This time about twelve people climbed the bell tower, I counted. Two days are really not enough, last time my daughters had only just started to get into the rhythm, but they already had to wind down.

Ilie Radu

Yes, Radu, two days seem short when you end up pulling the ropes. Here in Craiova, at the Easter service in the cathedral, I also tried once and after ten minutes I already felt my arms as heavy as lead. Do you have any idea how long bell ringers usually practice to keep the beat without tiring?

Alexandru Barbu

Yes, Petru, that short workshop on Saturday after vespers would suit us well. People come home from work tired anyway, but if you show them how to behave nicely, like at those jobs in Constanța, I think they would stay with that smile you're talking about. Have you talked to the parent to see if it works?