Metropolitan Alexy congratulated the Chelyabinsk State Academic Philharmonic on International Music Daytranslated

To the director of the Chelyabinsk State Academic Philharmonic, A. N. Pelymsky, I cordially congratulate you and the entire staff of the Chelyabinsk Philharmonic on International Music Day! Music is one of God's greatest gifts to the human race. It touches with invisible threads the depths of the human soul, elevates it above the vanity of this world and gives the joy of touching harmony and beauty. The Chelyabinsk Philharmonic has served society for many decades with its high art, nourishing the souls of listeners with beauty and light. It is especially gratifying to note that this year the ensemble was awarded the honorary title “academic” - this is recognition of many years of creative achievement, high skill and tireless work of everyone involved in the life of the Philharmonic. I express special words of gratitude to you, dear Alexey Nikolaevich, for your wise leadership, care for the Philharmonic staff, as well as for your long-term cooperation with the Chelyabinsk diocese, which has become an integral part of the cultural and spiritual life of the Chelyabinsk region.

I wish you, dear Alexey Nikolaevich, and the entire staff of the Philharmonic good health, prosperity, inspiration, new creative achievements and God’s help in further service for the benefit of the Southern Urals and...