The youth of the Southern Vicariate made a pilgrimage to Gorokhovetstranslated

July 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Participants visited ancient monasteries and churches in the city of Gorokhovets, Vladimir region, got acquainted with its spiritual history and shrines, took part in divine services and the Sacrament of the Eucharist, and also met with local clergy and Orthodox youth.

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Ana Stanković

It's a good thing that young people went to Gorohovec specifically, and not just to the big monasteries. Interestingly, in what church exactly were they at the Eucharist and what else did you remember from the conversation with the young people there?

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ქეთევან ლომიძე

It is good that young people went to a small town and not only to big monasteries. I am interested in which church they attended the liturgy? I was also in Gorokhovets once in the spring and even then the walls of those monasteries stopped me a lot.

Надежда Васильева

It’s good that we went to Gorokhovets, and not just to big places. I wonder in which church they served the Liturgy? My daughter is also in a church circle, such trips would be very suitable for her.

Bogdan Rusu

Good thing they went to Gorokhovets, not only to the big monasteries. I also wonder in which church they served the Liturgy, because there are some very old ones there. My daughter, when she was younger, used to go on roads like this and she kept talking about those thick walls that make you stop and think.

Dušan Obradović

I agree Anna, it's really nice that they went to a smaller town instead of just going to the big places. As far as I know, they served in the Annunciation Church, and from the conversation with the young people there, the most they remembered was that they complained about the lack of regular joint actions during the year. And you, what would you most like to hear from them?

Zoran Milošević

I agree, Dusan, it's really smart that they went to Gorohovec instead of going around Moscow or Petrograd. To me, the most interesting thing is that the young people there told them that they lack regular actions - this is a common story in our country as well. And you, do you think that in our diocese it would help to organize something similar at least two or three times a year?

Miloš Obradović

I agree, Dušan, it is very important that they heard that complaint about regular activities - here in Niš, young people also often say that they miss something all the time, not just occasional trips. It would be most interesting for me to hear how they felt after the service in Blagoveshtenski, whether that smaller church brought them a different kind of silence. And you, have you ever been to Gorohovac?

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დავით ბერიძე

It's a good note, Ketevan, that they also went to a small town. I have not been to Gorokhovets, but I wonder which monastery walls stopped you in the spring? As I understand, the liturgy was mainly held in the St. Nicholas Cathedral.

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ვახტანგ აბაშიძე

It's good that you saw those walls in the spring, Ketevan. I have not been to Gorokhovets, but it is interesting, which monastery stopped you the most? In my opinion, history can be felt more quietly in small town churches.

Ljubica Ilić

Yes, Zoran, you are absolutely right, they also constantly complain that there are no regular activities for young people. Two or three times a year would certainly help, at least if they don't only go around Niš. What do you think, should we start first with a nearby monastery, say St. Prohorom or something similar?

Dragan Kostić

Yes, Ljubica, you are right, our young people complain that everything stays in Niš. St. Prohor would be a good start, it's quiet and close, you could even stay overnight. And what do you say we ask the parish priest to help us with transportation?

Nikola Todorović

Yes, Dragan, St. Prohor is a very good idea, it is quiet and not far. Maybe the parish priest could schedule an evening service for us there, so we can come back the next day. Have you talked to him about it yet?

Marija Savić

Yes, St. Prohor is a great choice, a very peaceful place. I haven't had time to talk to the parish priest yet, but I can ask him about that vespers tomorrow after the liturgy. Were you there this summer with the kids?

Marija Lukić

Yes, St. Prohor is very peaceful, I was there with my children this summer and they were full of impressions. Ask the parish priest about vespers, he told me that he can do it on Wednesdays. Did you go to Gorohovec with someone from our parish?

Miloš Radovanović

Yes, St. Prohor is good for that, peace and quiet are felt immediately. I was there two years ago alone, walking from the monastery to the river. Have you tried their lime blossom honey after the liturgy?