Address by Metropolitan Dionysius on the occasion of the upcoming holiday - the Day of the Baptism of Rus'translated

July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Address by Metropolitan Dionysius on the occasion of the upcoming holiday - the Day of the Baptism of Rus'

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Василь Руденко

God bless you for your appeal, Bishop. I wonder if you are planning a procession near the Assumption Cathedral this year, like last year? I like it when after such words people actually go to the water with a prayer.

Serge Martin

Yes, thank you for this nice reminder, владико. At home in Marseille we don't have a big procession like in Kyiv, but last year after the liturgy we went down in a small group to pray by the sea with holy water, it was simple and really good. Are you going to redo the cross near Uspensky this year?

Олександр Савченко

God save you, Vasyl. Yes, this year we are also planning a procession from the Assumption Cathedral to the water, just like last year. I also like it better when, after the metropolitan's words, people don't just leave, but go to pray near the Dnipro. Will you come with your family?

Тетяна Марченко

God save you, Oleksandr. I also like it when, after the Bishop's words, we all go to the water together, and not just separate. This year, my husband and younger daughter and I will definitely come and take bread for the pigeons after prayer. Are you carrying the flag yourself, like last year?

Isabelle Martin

Yes, Serge, I like this little procession to the sea in Marseille, it’s concrete and it stays in the mind. At home in Nice we often make the cross near the Uspensky, yes, we will do it again this year after the liturgy on July 28. Perhaps one day you will come and join us on the Promenade des Anglais?

Іван Коваленко

Yes, Vasyl, there will be a procession, I heard that too. I always remember how people then go down to the water with a prayer, and not just take pictures. Are you planning to go with your wife or one of your children?

Олександр Бойко

Yes, Ivan, there will definitely be a procession, I also heard from our people. I like how you said about praying by the water, not just a selfie. Maria and I plan to go together, and who will you go with?

Марія Ткаченко

Yes, praying by the water is the main thing, not a photo for a tick. My husband and I will also go together, we will take some prosphora with us. And tell me, what time do you plan to leave the house?

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