Hieromonk John (Novikov) gave farewell words to the players of the Arsenal clubtranslated
On August 4, 2026, the rector of the parish of the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in the village of Energetikov, Dzerzhinsky district, Hieromonk John (Novikov) visited the Arsenal PFC in the city of Dzerzhinsk.
The priest addressed the leadership, coaching staff and football players with parting words, wishing God's help, strength of spirit, fair play and sporting success.
At the end of the meeting, Father John sprinkled those present and the club premises with holy water.
