» A meeting was held with the Cossack community in Veliky Ustyug Vologda Metropolistranslated

July 15, 2026 · 1 min read

» A meeting took place with the Cossack community in Veliky Ustyug Vologda Metropolis Vologda Metropolis

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Bogdan Popescu

Okay, a meeting with the Cossacks of Veliki Ustiug sounds interesting. Did they also talk about how it helps with parish services or was it more about local traditions?

Alexandra Rusu

Yes, they also talked about helping at services, especially at processions and keeping order in the church. But most of it was about the local traditions of Veliki Ustiug, how they prepare the Christmas hut or how they sing old hymns. Have you ever seen such a group of Cossacks at a job here?

Florin Stoica

Yes, I once saw a group of Cossacks at a consecration service at the monastery in the neighboring village, they were standing at the entrance and helping the procession with the flags. Here it's not quite like in Veliki Ustiug, but we still keep the traditions with the hut and the old songs. Do you think it would be okay to invite such a group to us for Christmas?

Daniel Dumitrescu

Yes, I also saw Cossacks at an Easter procession two years ago at the cathedral in Sibiu, they stood guard near the icons and carried the flags carefully. The traditions with the Christmas hut and the old songs are about the same here, but it seems to me that in Veliki Ustiug they have a rougher, more steppe style. Do you think it would catch on with us if we invited a group to show us exactly how they do it?

Petru Munteanu

Yes, I also saw Cossacks at a service at the monastery in the neighboring village, they were standing straight and holding the flags nicely. The hut and the old songs are already a tradition here, but a group of Cossacks at Christmas would bring something new, especially to the procession. How about we talk to the parent and see if it can be arranged?

Corina Stan

Yes, I also saw how those Cossacks stand upright with the flags, they look good in the procession. The hut and the old songs are already a tradition here, but a group at Christmas would bring something new, especially since we have enough space in the churchyard. Let's talk to the father next Sunday after mass, how about you?

Ioana Radu

Yes, I also saw Cossacks at a consecration service at the Putna monastery a few years ago, they were standing at the entrance with the flags and helping to keep order without disturbing. We also keep the traditions of the Christmas hut and the old carols in the parish choir, but in Veliki Ustiug they seem more related to the steppe. Do you think any group would come to us in Constanța to show us how they make the hut?

Raluca Gheorghiu

Yes, at Putna I also saw how those Cossacks stand with the flags at the entrance, the order was perfect without getting in the way. We also make Coliva for Christmas with walnuts and raisins, but in Veliki Ustiug it seems that they connect it more to their long winter traditions. Do you think a small group would come to show us their exact cage recipe or just the chants?

Viorica Popa

Yes, I also saw at the monastery how they hold those heavy flags without blinking. Here at Christmas the procession is already long with the hut and the carols, but a group of Cossacks would bring a bit of order and gravity, especially if they come with their flags. Do you think they would agree to come from Vologda or would it be better to look for one closer?

Vasile Constantinescu

Yes, I also saw Cossacks in Sibiu, but at the procession from the cathedral they seemed to me more like guards than from the steppe. In Veliki Ustiug they have their harsh tradition, with flags and old carols, but in us the Christmas hut and customs are milder, linked to the village. Do you think their group would come all the way to Timisoara or would it be better for us to go there?

Bogdan Barbu

Yes, I also saw Cossacks in the procession, they were holding those heavy flags without blinking. With us, the hut and the old carols are already common, but a group for Christmas would be interesting, especially when going out with the icons. Do you think they would come from Vologda or are we better looking for some from here?

Petru Barbu

Yes, in Putna I also saw those Cossacks sitting quietly with their flags, without disturbing. Their Coliva in Veliki Ustiug with walnuts and raisins is similar to ours, but related to the long winters there. Do you think they would come and show us the exact recipe, or should we just ask for the chants?