A prayer service was held at the Abode of Healing to declare the Vow of Sobrietytranslated
Today, September 6, in the Church of the Exaltation of the Cross in the village of Romashki, the head of the diocesan department for combating drug addiction and alcoholism, Priest Alexander Semenov, co-served by Deacon Andrei Solovyov, performed a prayer service for the declaration of the Vow of Sobriety.
Two students who had gone through the path of healing decided to confirm their choice in the face of God. Brother Alexander, a long-time graduate and former employee of the Network of Anti-Drug Centers, and sister Ekaterina, a current graduate of the Torfyanoe women's rehabilitation center, took their vows of sobriety, asking the Lord for help in preserving the freedom they had been given.
After the service in the refectory of the Sapernoe rehabilitation center, a warm farewell to Catherine to the outside world took place. The event took place in a surprisingly sincere atmosphere. Sister Ekaterina with all the fullness of her heart thanked the clergy led by Father Sergius, as well as her elder sister, nun Nikolai, the mentor of the women’s community, who throughout her journey was a spiritual guide and support for her.
In response, Father Alexander blessed Katya for her future path in life, and the students and volunteers of the Healing Abode prepared poetic parting words for her. IN…
