09/30/2026 Bishop John of Shuya and Teikovsky celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Church of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God of the female monastic community in the village. Introductiontranslated

On September 30, on the day of remembrance of the holy martyrs Faith, Nadezhda, Lyubov and their mother Sophia, Bishop John of Shuisky and Teikovsky celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Church of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God of the female monastic community in the village. Introduction.

Concelebrating with Vladyka was the abbot of the Nikolo-Shartomsky monastery and the brethren in holy orders.

The diaconal rank was headed by Hierodeacon Macarius (Shchetkikn).

The liturgical chants were performed by the sister choir of the community.

At the end of the service, Bishop John warmly congratulated the sisters on the holiday and reminded that Faith, Hope, Love are the three main Christian virtues, and the name of their mother, Sophia, is translated as “wisdom.”

The archpastor called on the sisters to imitate the holy martyrs in the strength of their faith, hope in the all-good Providence of God and love for those near and far.

Based on materials from the website of the Shuya diocese

Recorded 09/30/2026 Bishop John of Shuya and Teikovsky celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Church of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God of the female monastic community in the village. Introduction the Ivanovo Metropolis first appeared.