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Hieromonk John (Kostin) was appointed abbot of the Holy Resurrection Monastery in Tolyattitranslated

July 19, 2026 · 1 min read

By the decision of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church, chaired by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus', personnel appointments in the Samara Metropolis were approved. During the meeting, a report was heard from the chairman of the Synodal Department for Monasteries and Monasticism, Metropolitan Feognost of Kashira, regarding the received petitions from diocesan bishops. Based on the decision made (journal No. 62), Hieromonk John (Kostin) was appointed to the position of abbot of the Holy Resurrection Monastery in the city of Togliatti. Congratulations to Hieromonk John on his official appointment to responsible ministry! We wish you God's help, spiritual strength and blessed success in your efforts to manage and develop the monastery!

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