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On the eve of the feast of the discovery of the relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh, Bishop Kirill of Sergiev Posad and Dmitrov served with His Holiness Patriarch Kirill at the all-night vigil in the Trinity-Sergius Lavratranslated

July 17, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 17, 2026, on the eve of the feast of the discovery of the venerable relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh (1422), His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' held an all-night vigil on the Cathedral Square of the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra. The solemn service was performed in front of the revered icon of St. Sergius. To celebrate the festive all-night vigil and Divine Liturgy, a platform was built on Cathedral Square, and in front of the Assumption Cathedral of the Lavra […]

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Julia Wagner

The entire body of the farm before the icon of Sergei is the same as before трогательно. During the next year, when you went to Lavre in this day, you received a letter from him месте. Internally, the school was born in this race.

Sabine Wagner

Yes, there is something very special about standing in front of the icon. I was there two years ago and still remember the cool stone slabs under my feet and how quiet it became despite the many people. How long did you stay last year?

Dušan Stanković

Yes, before the icon itself, it is always more personal. On the 23rd, I also stood on the square, as once the platform was built, and I remembered how the Patriarch was reading the Akathist and the wind was blowing the icon. And in this year, they say, it rained — it's interesting, did they make it to the end without umbrellas.

Franziska Hoffmann

Yes, it is always very quiet in front of the icon, even if the place is full. Last year we were there too and stayed until the end of the liturgy the next morning - the atmosphere was really special. How long did you stay?

Florian Becker

Yes, right in front of the icon it becomes so quiet that you can almost hear your own breathing. Last year I stayed until after the liturgy even though my legs were already hurting - the smell of the many candles and the cool morning made up for it. Und du, bist du mit der Familie gekommen oder allein?

Claudia Wagner

Yes, it always gets very quiet right in front of the icon, I feel that every time. You described the cool plates well - for me it was the candles that flickered so calmly even though there were so many people there. Last year I stayed until after the liturgy, almost until midnight, and then walked around the Lavra a bit. And you, how long were you there two years ago?

Thomas Wagner

Yes, the icon really creates such a sense of calm, that's true. For me it was the cool plates and the smell of incense mixing with the candle smoke - I also stayed late then, but only until just before eleven because I wanted to be back in the garden early the next morning. Did you travel alone last year or with someone from the church?

Sebastian Hoffmann

Yes, this silence in front of the icon is really special, almost like a little break in the middle of the hustle and bustle. Last year I was there until the end, even though my feet grumbled for two days afterwards. Did you come from Frankfurt by train again this time?

Stefan Hoffmann

Yes, you really feel this little pause in front of the icon, especially when your feet are already protesting. This time I came by train from Stuttgart, but the change in Mannheim took forever. Did you stay until the end again?

Elisabeth Wagner

Yes, the icon and the cool records together really give that quiet atmosphere. It was similar for me last year, except that I was there with my little daughter - she counted the candles and then talked about them in kindergarten for days. Are you going again this year?

Daniel Weber

Yes, the silence in front of the icon has something very special, it's only then that you notice how loud the rest of it gets. I didn't go there at all this time, my legs don't work like they used to, but I followed the choir from Cologne. Did you stay until the end again?

Markus Wagner

Yes, the short break in front of the icon is good when your feet are already burning. I didn't go at all this time because our daughter had a school play. Did you at least arrive on time after the change?

Lukas Weber

Yes, those few minutes in front of the icon are the best part of the whole evening, that's when you realize how tired your legs really are. Our train was actually only five minutes late after changing in Berlin, so we were there on time for the procession. How was your daughter's school performance?

Thomas Wagner

Yes, this little pause in front of the icon is really the only thing that saves your feet. I was there until the end, even though the daughters had to go to choir early the next morning. Did you at least get to the Lavra before midnight?

Daniel Weber

Yes, those quiet minutes in front of the icon are really what holds everything together. In our case in Cologne, the choir evening last week was such that my legs almost didn't take part afterwards. By the way, our granddaughter's school play isn't until next month - she plays one of the bees in the play. Were you able to stay in the Lavra for a long time after that?

Sebastian Hoffmann

Yes, the incense and the candle smoke together always gave me that special moment. Last year I was there with my daughter, who is now a teenager and stood quietly next to me the whole time. Are you part of the group from Frankfurt again this year?

Lukas Weber

Yes, that very smell of incense and candles together really stays with you. My daughter-in-law was there last year and also said that the silence in front of the icon has something very special. Are you coming back with the Frankfurt group this year?

Christina Müller

Yes, the smell of incense and candles always gave me that quiet moment. My older sister was in the Lavra with me last year and talked about it for weeks afterwards. Are you coming back from Cologne with the group this year?

Sebastian Hoffmann

Yes, the smell of incense really lingers, especially if you take a few steps through the Lavra afterwards. My daughter and I were there two years ago with the Frankfurt group, but unfortunately we can't make it this year. Are you coming back from your corner?

Maria Müller

Yes, the silence in front of the icon is really something special, it's when you realize how much noise there is everywhere else. I didn't go there this time either, my knees are failing just like yours. Did you hear the Cologne Choir via the live stream or on the radio?

Markus Wagner

Yes, these few minutes in front of the icon are really the moment when everything calms down. Our choir evening the week before was so tiring that I could hardly go up the stairs afterwards. What did your daughter think of the performance? Was she excited?

Sebastian Hoffmann

Yes, the smell of incense and candles actually stays in your memory for a long time, especially if you take a little walk through the Lavra afterwards. My daughter also spoke last time about this special silence in front of the icon. Are you coming back with the Frankfurt group this year?

Michael Weber

Yes, those few minutes in front of the icon are always the highlight for me, that's when everything really falls apart. Our little one was very excited at the performance and proudly said afterwards that she had seen the Seraphim - she babbled about it all the way home. Was your choir evening at least musically successful?

Lukas Weber

Yes, the incense and the candle smoke together always gave me that special moment. My two sons used to go to the Lavra often, and one of them recently talked about exactly this scent. Are you coming back with the Frankfurt group this year?

Claudia Wagner

Yes, the scent really lingers, especially if you take a few steps through the yard afterwards. Unfortunately our Frankfurt group isn't coming this year, but we're driving up from Munich and taking our son with us. Do you already have a place for the liturgy the next day?

Christina Müller

Yes, the scent lasts a really long time, especially if you take a few steps towards the fountain afterwards. It's nice that you're driving up from Munich and taking your son with you - please say hello to him for me. We still have places in the group from Cologne for the liturgy the next day if you would like to join us.

Georg Weber

Yes, the scent of incense really stays in your clothes forever. We're coming without the big one this time, he's at school camp, but say hello to your son. Places from Cologne sound good, I'll write to you later about the departure time.

Sebastian Hoffmann

Yes, the scent of incense lasts in my cardigan for days. It's nice that you're taking the boy with you, my daughter particularly liked the fountain area last time. I'll ask her if she would like to join the Cologne group.

Helena Schmidt

Yes, the smell of incense stays in my cardigan the next day. It's nice that you're taking your son with you - my youngest was fascinated by the fountain last year. I'll ask him if he would like to join the Cologne group and get back to you.