A religious procession took place to the site of the Church of the Apostle Matthias - St. Petersburg Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Churchtranslated

July 5, 2026 · 1 min read

A religious procession took place to the site of the Church of the Apostle Matthias St. Petersburg Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church

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Χρήστος Μακρής

I am glad that the prostration took place. I've always loved the story of the apostle Matthias, who was cast out after the betrayal of Judas. I hope that the construction of the church will proceed quickly.

Gregory Mitchell

Good to see the cross procession made it to the site. The story of Matthias being chosen by lots after Judas has always stuck with me too — simple obedience over drama. Hope the parish gets the permits sorted soon so they can start building.

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ნიკოლოზ დოლიძე

It is good that another crucifixion was organized in place of Matthias. I remember how they were chosen by lot instead of Judas, simply and calmly. I hope they will solve the permits soon and start building the church.

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ნანა ბერიძე

It is good that they came again to the place of Matthias in the procession of the cross. I remember being chosen by lot to replace Judas—easily, without drama. Hopefully the permits will be settled soon and construction will begin.

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ნანა კვარაცხელია

Good point, Nana. I remember how Matfia was chosen between two men and fate was dropped directly—no argument, no contest. Hopefully the permissions will be handled as easily as they were then.

Анастасия Кузнецова

It’s good that the procession finally reached the place. I, too, always remember how Matthias was chosen by lot - without fuss, he simply stood in place of Judas and continued to serve. I hope there won’t be any delays with the permits, otherwise they’ve been talking for years already.

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ქეთევან კაპანაძე

Well said, Nana, the election of Matfia really just happened. And I think that even now it is better not to wait for all the papers, just for the faithful to walk there regularly and pray that the place does not freeze.

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ირაკლი აბაშიძე

Well said, Nana. The election of Matfia was done quietly and prayerfully, as it should be. And I hope they get the permits sorted out soon because the place has been pending for years.

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თორნიკე კვარაცხელია

Well said, Nicholas, Matfia's story happened really easily and calmly. I hope the permits will be resolved soon so that the church will not be delayed any longer. Do you often go to such crusades?