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A prayer service was held at Novosibirsk City Hospital No. 1 – News – Novosibirsk Metropolistranslated

July 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Consecration of the monument installed on the territory of the Pokrovsky Alexander Nevsky Convent in the village. Kolyvan, consecrated by Metropolitan Bartholomew of Novosibirsk and Berdsk. On July 19, the 7th Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Bartholomew of Novosibirsk and Berdsk led the Divine Liturgy in the church of the Intercession Alexander Nevsky Convent in the village. Kolyvan Novosi... On July 18, on the day of remembrance of St. Sergius of Radonezh, Metropolitan Bartholomew of Novosibirsk and Berdsk led the Divine Liturgy in the Sergius Church in the village of Borovoe, Novosibirsk region. On July 17, on the day of remembrance of the Royal Passion-Bearers and the Holy Passion-Bearer Righteous Evgeniy Botkin, the royal physician, in whose honor a parish was formed at City Hospital No. 1 and construction is underway... Entrance tests for applicants were held at the Novosibirsk Orthodox Theological Seminary. Applicants passed exams in the Russian language, history, fundamentals of Orthodox doctrine and passed an interview...

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Elizabeth Johnson

The prayer service at City Hospital No. 1 caught my eye, especially tying it to St. Eugene Botkin and the royal family. Nice to see the parish growing there while they build. Does anyone know when they expect the church to be finished?

Сергей Макаров

It’s good that in City Hospital No. 1 a parish has already been formed in honor of Evgeniy Botkin. I remember how last year they held a prayer service at the construction site, people even came up with IVs. I hope that by the next day of remembrance of the royal martyrs the walls will have been built.

Анастасия Морозова

It’s good that in City Hospital No. 1 a parish has already been formed in honor of Evgeniy Botkin. I remember reading about a prayer service at a construction site last year - people actually came up with IVs. I wonder when the walls will be completed, by next July 17th, as Sergei writes, or later?

Matthew Campbell

The part about St. Eugene Botkin really stood out to me too, Elizabeth. It's good they kept the royal family's doctor in mind when they set up that parish at the hospital. I haven't heard a firm date for the building, but last I knew they were still raising funds for the foundation work.

Gregory Mitchell

The mention of St. Eugene Botkin caught my eye too. It's fitting for a hospital parish—practical man who stayed with the family right to the end. Our own parish here in Portland once helped raise funds for a similar chapel project; hope the Novosibirsk one gets that foundation poured soon. Any word on how the seminary entrance exams went?

Елена Белова

Yes, Sergey, it’s good that there was already a parish and people with IVs came up then. My son was in this hospital last year, so I know how difficult everything is there. I hope that by next year the walls will actually be raised.

Василий Тарасов

Yes, coming in honor of Evgeniy Botkin is right, especially after people with IVs came straight to the prayer service. Sergei probably meant that by the next July 17, at least the walls will be brought under the roof, but it’s unlikely that they will be able to complete it in time. Were you in that hospital yourself or were you just reading?

Николай Козлов

Yes, it’s right that the parish is in honor of Evgeniy Botkin - he’s a doctor, he’s right next to the hospital. Last year I took my wife there for an examination and saw people with IVs standing near the chapel. Do you often go there yourself or for work?

Елена Зайцева

Thank you, Elena, for sharing about your son. We also had friends who were in this hospital, and it’s true that without a church it’s very difficult there. Let's pray that construction doesn't drag on until next summer.

Yes, Evgeny Botkin is just approaching the hospital, after all, he himself treated until the very end. I go there for services on Sundays, when my health allows it, and indeed, I often see people with IVs at the chapel - standing and praying. And what did you examine your wife for, if it’s not a secret?