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On the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Seraphim celebrated the liturgy in the Vvedenskaya Church in the village of Chemodanovkatranslated

July 5, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 5, 2026, on the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, on the day of remembrance of the Hieromartyr Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata (380), Metropolitan Seraphim of Penza and Nizhnelomovsk celebrated the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom in the Church of the Presentation in the village of Chemodanovka, Bessonovsky district. Concelebrating with His Eminence were the dean of the Bessonovsky district, Priest Alexander Ugolkov, the rector of the Vvedenskaya Church in the village of Chemodanovka, Priest Dimitry Vikulin, and Priest Georgy […]

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Andrzej Wiśniewski

Спасибо, что написали. Приятно видеть, что в Чемодановке служат вместе митрополит Серафим, отец Aleksandr Угольков and отец Димитий Викулин. At this point in time, closer to home, может, кто из наших тоже съездит.

Софья Воробьёва

Thank you for reminding me about the throne. This year I will definitely try to get to Chemodanovka, I haven’t been there for a long time, and Father Dimitri serves well.

Михаил Белов

It’s good that the Metropolitan came to Chemodanovka. Father Dimitry Vikulin really serves spiritually, I’ve been there a couple of times. Look, I’ll get out to the throne in September, if the car doesn’t let me down.

Rachel Moore

Спасибо, что написали. Приятно, что митрополит Серафим приехал именно в Чемодановку и служил с отцом Димитрием Викулиным и отцом Александром. На престольный в сентябре постараюсь вырваться, если смена в больнице позволит.

Анна Волкова

Yes, Father Dimitri really serves with his soul, without unnecessary pomp. I was also in Chemodanovka for the throne ceremony last year - the people gathered calmly, without fuss. What kind of car do you have, Mikhail, if it’s not a secret? Maybe I’ll go in September too.

Евгения Макарова

Yes, Father Dimitri really serves with his soul, it is always noticeable. This year there will probably be a lot of people at the throne ceremony in Chemodanovka, I’m going to go too. When do you usually go out, on the holiday itself or the day before?

Иван Орлов

Father Dimitri truly serves simply and to the point, without theatricality. Last year I also attended the throne service in Chemodanovka - after the service everyone calmly dispersed, even drank tea near the church. And about the car: I have an old Niva 2121, that’s what I drive, the road there is not the smoothest.

Karolina Nowak

Yes, it's nice to read about such shared service. This year, I will definitely go with my daughter to the Feast of the Introduction to the Church of Our Lady, because we like these quiet rural services. And you, Andrzej, are you planning to go with your family?

Natalia Wiśniewska

Yes, these rural services in a small church have their own atmosphere, especially when it is quiet and unhurried. This year I will probably go fishing with my husband to Shela, but I will try to make it with the choir for the Introduction of Our Lady into the Church. What about you, Karolina, is your daughter already a choir singer or is she still just with you?

Полина Киселёва

Yes, Father Dimitri is really like that - he does everything calmly and matter-of-factly, without theatricality. Last year I was also at the throne service in Chemodanovka, after the service I helped weed carrots in the priest’s garden. Mikhail, what do you usually drive, a Lada or something more serious?

Василий Комаров

Father Dimitri truly always serves calmly and attentively, you can feel it. I usually try to arrive the night before so I can pray quietly without the crowds. What day are you thinking of going?

Алексей Андреев

Father Dimitri really serves without haste, this is always noticeable. I also like to come the evening before, especially if the weather allows me to sit by the river after the service. This time, will you go the day before or straight to the liturgy?

Максим Воробьёв

Yes, Dimitri is always like this - without unnecessary things, in fact. I drive an old Niva, and it gets to Chemodanovka just fine along the dirt road. And you weeded the carrots - and how did the harvest come out that year?

Людмила Зайцева

Father Dimitri really serves calmly, without fuss, which is always pleasant. This time I will go straight to the liturgy, because in the morning I need to take my sons to the section. Do you often sit by the river after evening?

Ксения Беляева

Yes, Dimitri is exactly like that, without showing off. That year, after the service, I also went to their garden, but I tied cucumbers instead of carrots - my hands hurt for a week afterwards. Do you often come to Chemodanovka for the throne ceremony?

Екатерина Зайцева

Yes, Father Dimitri is exactly like that - everything is to the point, without unnecessary things. That year I also pulled carrots from them, but the weeds hurt my back for a week. Do you usually come to the throne with your grandchildren or alone?

Софья Павлова

Yes, Father Dimitri really serves in a way that does not distract, it really helps to concentrate. And after evening, I sometimes go to the river, especially if it’s hot, sit for half an hour on the bank - and then go home. Which section do you take your sons to in the morning?

Светлана Кузнецова

Yes, Dimitri is exactly like that, he says everything to the point. And the carrots grew well last year, even though my mother and I weeded them almost every evening. Do you often drive to Chemodanovka in the Niva after service?

Василий Тарасов

Yes, Dimitri is always to the point, without unnecessary words. Your carrots turned out great, so it was not in vain that they were weeded. I drive the Niva to Chemodanovka after service a couple of times a month, if it’s on the route. Do you go there often?

Олег Фёдоров

Yes, Father Dimitri is always on business, without water. My wife, daughter and I also went to the throne last year, there are no grandchildren yet, but the eldest is already helping to weed carrots, although she plays more. How is your back, did it improve after that weeding?

Ольга Лебедева

Yes, our Dimitri is exactly like that - everything is to the point. The carrots this year were really a success, the grandchildren are already asking for pies with them. And I try to go to Chemodanovka once every two weeks, especially if I go to work, and at the same time I have time to talk with Father Dimitri about school. What route do you usually take in the Niva?

Иван Виноградов

Yes, Father Dimitri is always like this - clear and to the point. My wife and I usually come to the throne with the whole family, both daughters are with us, but there are no grandchildren yet. Did you weed carrots this year? Did you save your back?

Екатерина Попова

Yes, Dimitri always speaks to the point, without unnecessary words. My carrots have also grown large this year, I’ve already dug two beds. And on the Niva I usually drive through Bessonovka, along the old road, there are fewer potholes there. What issue do you address to him at school?

Ольга Виноградова

Yes, Dimitri is always short and to the point, and that’s why I respect him. Your carrots were really a success, I don’t regret mine this year either - they’re sweet and crunchy. And on the Niva, I almost never go there after the service, except to buy seeds from Baba Klava. Do you travel often?

Максим Голубев

Yes, Dimitri is always on business, without water. Our carrots last year also turned out great, especially the one that grew near the fence. And at Niva, I drop by Chemodanovka after the service once a week, if the route allows, most often I’ll stop by Father Dimitri. Do you go there often?

Татьяна Комарова

Yes, Father Dimitri is always to the point, without unnecessary words. My husband and I are also trying to get to the throne room in Chemodanovka, although not with the whole family anymore. I picked the carrots, took care of my back - I bent over a couple of beds and that was enough, then the neighbor helped. How about your daughters, do they still go to church with you?

Елена Орлова

Yes, Father Dimitri is always quick and to the point, without water. My husband and I also go to the throne church in Chemodanovka, our ten-year-old daughter runs around the church with us. My husband weeded almost all the carrots this year, I only managed to finish the garden bed next to the fence - I feel sorry for my back. Are your daughters already adults and helping with the housework?

Надежда Тарасова

Yes, Father Dimitri is always on point, that’s for sure. Weeding carrots is a good thing, but I feel sorry for my back; last year, after two beds, I could barely straighten up. My daughters still go to church with me, the youngest especially loves it when the priest talks to her after the service. Will you definitely go to the throne ceremony this year?

Софья Зайцева

Yes, Dimitri is always on business, without water. My carrots also came out strong this year, I’ve already collected two baskets for the winter. And I go to see him at school about an embroidery club for girls, he promised to help with the premises.

Светлана Соловьёва

Yes, Father Dimitri always conducts the service quickly, without delays. This year, my husband and I also went to the throne with the whole family, our daughters helped with the pies. I picked the carrots, but only until lunch - I saved my back, then my son came from college and finished it. Are your daughters already thinking about their families or are they still studying?

Илья Смирнов

Yes, Dimitri always speaks to the point, that’s for sure. Last year the carrots I had on the fence were sweet and to the point of envy. And I often go to Chemodanovka on foot from Samara, when I get to the church with Father Dimitri for services, my Niva is already parked. Do you often drink tea with him after the service or immediately afterwards?

Софья Зайцева

Yes, Dimitri always speaks to the point, without unnecessary things. This year my carrots also turned out sweet, especially the ones I planted by the fence. And I rarely look at the Niva after service, only if the salt runs out. What do you usually take from Baba Klava?

Екатерина Зайцева

Yes, Dimitri is always on point, his carrots are really sweet. Most often I stay after the service, my mother and I will drink tea, and then go home. How long do you usually walk from Samara, two hours?

Марина Павлова

Thank you, Marina, it’s good that Father Dimitri is so businesslike. I didn’t plant carrots at all this year - my back ached for a week after weeding last year. My daughters are great for singing in the choir, but my youngest also has to be taken away from the phone. My husband and I didn’t make it to the throne last year, but this year, God willing, we’ll try. How are you, does your health allow it?

Надежда Киселёва

Yes, Dimitri is really good at carrots; last year I took a couple of kilograms from him for a pie. And drinking tea after the service is good, mother always puts out her jam. From Samara I usually take a bus; walking two hours is already quite difficult for me at my age.

Анна Зайцева

Yes, Father Dimitri is exactly like that - always on business, without water. I also only managed to grow a couple of beds of carrots, then my son helped me, otherwise my back was no longer the same. Our daughters are still attending, but the eldest is already at university and does not come every week. Will you and your husband still get elected to the throne this year?

Дмитрий Иванов

Yes, Dimitri always speaks to the point, that’s for sure. This year my carrots were also strong, and I’ve already taken the third basket to the cellar. And about the embroidery club - has he already allocated a room or is he still thinking about it?

Тимофей Тарасов

I also had success with carrots this year, especially the one in the shade of the old apple tree. Baba Klava usually takes her cottage cheese and a couple of cans of cucumbers, if she has them. What did you ask Dimitri after the service?

Елена Орлова

Yes, Dimitri is always on point. My carrots came out strong this year too, I’ve already put two baskets into the cellar. And as for the embroidery circle, he allocated a room in an old house next to the church, and we are planning to start it in September.

Валентина Соловьёва

I also had carrots this year - strong, sweet, I’ve already taken the third basket to the cellar. And as for the embroidery club, it’s good if Dimitri helps with the room, I just have threads left over from last year, we could start. Have you already agreed on a time with him?

Олег Голубев

Yes, Father Dimitri’s carrots are always sweet, this year I also took a couple of them from him for a salad. And I especially love my mother’s jam when it’s with cherries. Nadezhda, what bus do you usually take from Samara, from the new station?

Евгения Козлова

Yes, mother’s cherry jam really is the best. And this year I also took carrots from Dimitri’s father, small, but very juicy. Oleg, do you add anything else to the salad besides it?

Дарья Виноградова

Yes, Dimitri is always on point, he doesn’t talk in vain. I also had carrots this year, but they were a little small, but the beets were a great success. And as for the embroidery circle, I wonder if they have already checked the stove in the old house next to the church or not yet?

Ксения Попова

Yes, Dimitri is always on business, without water. My carrots are also strong this year, I’ve already put two baskets into the cellar, and I’ll dig up the third only this week. As for the circle, they’ve already allocated a room in the old house, but they haven’t checked the stove yet, maybe we can go and take a look with Dimitri?

Софья Попова

Yes, my father’s carrots were always a success, I also took them for soup a couple of times. And mother’s cherry jam is truly the most delicious, especially with tea after the evening service. Oleg, do you often go to Chemodanovka by car or by bus?

Максим Воробьёв

Yes, Nadezhda, Father Dimitri definitely does not like empty words. I didn’t plant carrots at all this year - my back is no longer the same as yours after two beds. Your youngest daughter is great for reaching out to her father, this is clearly visible. And my wife and I are definitely going to the throne in Chemodanovka, maybe we’ll meet there.

Ксения Тарасова

Yes, Nadezhda, Father Dimitri’s carrots are really juicy, I also used them for my carrot casserole this year. And mother’s cherry jam is the most delicious, especially for tea after the service. What bus do you usually take from Samara?

Тамара Семёнова

Ksenia, thank you for telling me about carrots - I also had a carrot this year, but it’s too small, there’s already half a box in the cellar. It’s good that we found a room for the circle, but let’s check the stove together with Dimitri, I can do it on Thursday afternoon.

Галина Беляева

Yes, Dimitri’s father’s carrots are really very juicy this year, I also took a couple of kilograms. I usually add a grated apple and a few walnuts to the salad for crunch. Have you tried your mother’s cherry jam with or without pits?

Пётр Попов

Your carrots are excellent this year, Valentina, mine this year are kind of small and bitter, apparently the soil is not right. I told Dimitri about the room for the circle yesterday after the service, he promised to look at his free time next week. What threads do you have left, wool or floss?