Pilgrimage trip of large families to St. John of Kormyansky Monasterytranslated

Large families of the Gomel diocese made a pilgrimage to the St. John of Kormyansky convent. The charity trip to the agricultural town of Korma was organized by the diocesan departments for social service and charity together with the department for family issues, protection of motherhood and childhood. On July 14, 2026, the monastery greeted guests with a warm welcome and a rich program.

At the monastery, the pilgrims were warmly greeted by novice Olga, who gave the guests a detailed tour of the monastery’s churches. Adults and young pilgrims listened with attention to the story of the righteous life of St. John of Kormyansk, about the amazing discovery of his holy relics and about numerous cases of grace-filled help and healings through the prayers of the saint.

At the shrine with the holy relics of Righteous John, everyone was able to offer their secret prayers, venerate the venerated images of the monastery and light candles. The little pilgrims who diligently wrote down the names of their parents, brothers and sisters in notes about the health of their neighbors evoked particular affection.

After getting acquainted with the monastery, the guests were invited to a festive table in the monastery refectory. The sisters of the monastery with great love prepared for the families...