Metropolitan Longin performed a prayer service for the beginning of a good deed before assuming the office of Governor A.Yu. Russianstranslated

On October 2, in the Spaso-Voznesensky Cathedral of Ulyanovsk, Metropolitan Longin of Simbirsk and Novospassky performed a prayer service for the beginning of a good deed before the assumption of the elected governor of the Ulyanovsk region, Alexey Russkikh, as head of the region for a second term.

“We have gathered to offer prayers to God before the start of your service,” Metropolitan Longin addressed A.Yu. Russians. — I would like to once again congratulate you on behalf of the assembled clergy and all the believers of our province. Your election is a testament to trust and gratitude for your work, for your selfless service. I would like to pray with you that the Lord will help you in your labors, so that all your plans will be fulfilled. You have a lot of difficult work ahead of you, which consists not only of the honors of the title, but, most importantly, of responsibility and a lot of daily work. I wish you success and God's help!

The Bishop gave the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God to Alexei the Russians as a blessing.

The elected head of the region thanked the Bishop and those gathered for their prayers and support.

During the service, His Eminence was co-served by the secretary of the Simbirsk diocesan administration, Priest Roman...