Consecration of a clearing in honor of the righteous Artemy Verkolsky at the parish of the Intercession Church in the village of Zhestylevotranslated

July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

July 5, 2026, after the all-night vigil, Intercession Church. Zhestylevo Dmitrovskogo m.o. Bishop Kirill of Sergiev Posad and Dmitrov visited. The Bishop performed a prayer service and the consecration of a clearing in honor of the righteous Artemy Verkolsky, located near the Sunday school of the Intercession Church. After the consecration of the clearing, a funeral litany was held for the ever-memorable Artemy, the son of church parishioner Albina Nikolaevna Rizina, through whose efforts this place was landscaped. At the end of the service, Bishop Kirill […]

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Микола Ткаченко

Thanks for the news. It is good that the glade was consecrated precisely in honor of the righteous Artemiy of Verkolsky, and the funeral service was held for Artemiy, the son of Albina Mykolaivna. It is clear that the woman put her soul into this place near the Sunday school.

Juliana King

Nice to hear the bishop came out after the vigil. That little clearing by the Sunday school sounds like a peaceful spot now, especially with all the work Albina Nikolaevna put into it. May God grant rest to her son Artemy.

Максим Шевченко

It is a good thing that Bishop Kirill, after the all-night service, also served a litany for Artemy. Albina Mykolaivna must have really put a lot of effort into this clearing near the Sunday school. Let it be for the joy of children.

George Collins

Yeah, that spot by the Sunday school does feel peaceful now. Albina Nikolaevna really put her heart into clearing and planting it — I helped carry a few benches over last spring. May the Lord grant rest to her son Artemy.

Petar Nikolić

Добро шо владика Кирилл писля всенощноії ще й литию по Артемію відслужив. Polyana white Sunday school in Zhestylevo is now dedicated in honor of the righteous Artemy Verkolsky, and Albina Nikolaevna put in style. Let the child play peacefully there.

Ștefan Stan

Good thing they chose the right Artemie Verculski for that clearing near the Sunday school. It can be seen that Albina Nikolaevna really worked there, and the litia for her son Artemi was appropriate. Let the children have a quiet playground.

Юрій Руденко

It's good that you noticed exactly that, Mykola. Albina Mykolaivna really put a lot of effort into making the glade comfortable for children from Sunday school. And the cast for her son Artemiy turned out to be very stingy, especially after the consecration.

Ivana Kostić

I agree, Petre, it's nice that Bishop Kirill served a litany for Artemios immediately after the evening service. Albina Nikolaevna really invested a lot in that field near the Sunday school, you can see that she worked with love. I hope that the children will play peacefully there, and maybe learn something about righteous Artemio.

Snežana Kostić

I agree, Petre, it is very nice that Bishop Kirill mentioned after the liturgy that the place is now dedicated to the righteous Artemius. Albina Nikolaevna must have spent a lot of time there with rakes and seedlings. I wonder if they will also build some small baptisteries for school children on that field?

Dragan Kostić

Yes, Snežana, it's really nice that the bishop emphasized that. Albina Nikolaevna really put her soul into that meadow, I can see that everything is neat and with flowers. And for the baptistery - I haven't heard, but it would be nice if something small was made for the children from school, maybe at least benches to start with.

Radmila Radovanović

Yes, Snow White, the mention of righteous Artemius was spot on, especially after the litany for their Artemius. Albina Nikolaevna must have already planted those roses that I saw last fall this year. And for the baptismal font - I would ask her personally, because a small fountain with a cross might be more practical than a full baptismal font.

Bojana Nikolić

Yes, Radmila, that lithia for their Artemio tied everything together very nicely. Albina Nikolaevna really did a lot, I can see that the roses have already been well received. And for the baptistery, you are right, a small fountain with a cross would be more practical, I would ask her the next time I come.

Dušan Marković

I agree, Bojana, that lithia tied everything together nicely and showed how much Albina Nikolaevna put her heart into that glade. The roses were really well received, I saw them last week after the service. And for that fountain with the cross, have you heard if any of the parishioners have already made a proposal for the project?

Dušan Obradović

Yes, Bojano, and that funeral litany for their Artemio ended the day really nicely. Albina Nikolaevna must have spent many nights around those roses, I can see that they have already started to climb the fence. And for that fountain, what do you think, would it be better if it were made of stone or metal?

Đorđe Nikolić

I agree, Dusan, that litia rounded off the day nicely and must have comforted Albina Nikolaevna. The roses have started really nicely, you can already see the new shoots. And I would rather see a fountain made of stone, metal quickly darkens from the rain here.