The 70th anniversary of Priest Anatoly Kuznetsov was celebrated at the Trinity Churchtranslated

Last Saturday, at the Trinity Church in Nizhnyaya Tura, a solemn celebration of Priest Anatoly Kuznetsov, who celebrated his 70th anniversary, took place.

The festive evening opened with the life-affirming song “Happiness Is”, which set a warm and bright tone for the entire event. A special moment was the video congratulation from the rector of the church, Priest Sergius Klivekin, as well as the poem “Very Old” that was heard from the capital’s Red Square - it emphasized the significance of the event and the special creative path of the priest. It is worth noting that Father Anatoly is known not only for his pastoral service, but also for his literary work: he published under the pseudonym Anatoly Kuznetsov-Mayansky.

Parishioners—both adults and children—as well as social partners of the parish, family friends and relatives addressed the hero of the day with words of sincere gratitude. Congratulations were organically complemented by live music, and a video series of photographs and paintings written by Father Anatoly himself allowed the guests to take a fresh look at the versatility of his personality.

A striking decoration of the holiday were the dance compositions “Digital Horse Riding” and “Firebird” performed by students of the Social Rehabilitation Center for…