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The first courses for sisters of mercy began in Chelyabinsktranslated

October 5, 2026 · 1 min read

In the Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ, with the blessing of Metropolitan Alexy of Chelyabinsk and Miass, a prayer service was held before the launch of the city’s first courses for sisters of mercy. The service was performed by the head of the department of social ministry of the Chelyabinsk diocese, Priest Pavel Kurbatov. The six-month training program includes 24 classes in three areas: the basics of the Orthodox faith and church life, social service and practical assistance to those in need, as well as the psychology of communication with clients, understanding the nature of pain and the prevention of emotional burnout. The courses are held at the Center for Training of Church Specialists in full-time and distance learning formats. Listeners can expect meetings with clergy and specialized experts, analysis of practical situations and applied exercises. CDRO Chelyabinsk Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church. All rights reserved.

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Константин Козлов
It’s good that the courses are not only about faith, but also about psychology and burnout - this is right. Our sisters in Tula also complain that they don’t have enough strength after being seriously ill. I wonder how many people have already signed up for these 24 classes?
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