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07/16/2026 Metropolitan Joseph celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the 35th anniversary of his monastic tonsuretranslated

July 16, 2026 · 1 min read

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On July 16, on the day of remembrance of St. Philip, Metropolitan of Moscow, St. Basil, the first bishop of Ryazan, and the 35th anniversary of his monastic tonsure, Metropolitan Joseph of Ivanovo-Voznesensk and Vichuga celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Assumption Cathedral in the city of Ivanovo.

Metropolitan Joseph read a prayer for Holy Rus' and led the praise.

Concelebrating with the Bishop was Hegumen Vitaly (Utkin), Hieromonk Macarius (Markish) and Hierodeacon Varnava (Laguta).

The apostle was read by Hierodeacon Andrei (Datsko).

The Gospel was read by Hierodeacon Barnabas (Laguta).

The liturgical chants were performed by Hieromonk John (Pletmintsev) and reader Alexander Silaev.

The subdeacons were reader Ilya Novikov, hierodeacon Andrei Datsko and Andrei Filippov.

Press service of the Head of the Ivanovo Metropolis

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Jelena Pavlović

Glory to God, Vladyka Iosif served on such an important day for him. I especially remember that it was he who read the prayer about Holy Russia. A kto pel, hieromonk Ioann or reader Silaev, horošo li slyšno bylo v sobore?

Danica Ristić

Yes, I also noticed that it was he who read the prayer about Saint Russia, that was beautiful and appropriate. Hieromonk Jovan and reader Silaev sang together, it was heard quite well in the church, without large echoes. Were you there or did you watch the video?