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Archbishop Stefan celebrated the Liturgy at the Church of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God in Gomeltranslated

September 4, 2026 · 1 min read

In the Church of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God in the city of Gomel, on the day of the patronal feast of September 4, 2026, the Divine Liturgy was led by His Eminence Stefan, Archbishop of Gomel and Zhlobin.

His Eminence was served by the secretary of the Gomel diocese, Archpriest Georgy Alampiev, the dean of the churches of the Gomel city district, Archpriest Igor Olshanov, the dean of the monasteries of the Gomel diocese, hegumen Theodorit (Zolotarev), the chairman of the department for architecture and construction of the Gomel diocese, Archpriest Georgy Tur, the chairman of the department for social service and church charity of the Gomel diocese of the diocese, Archpriest Vladimir Silenko, chairman of the church-historical commission, Archpriest Alexander Lopushansky, rector of the Biblical and theological courses of the Gomel diocese, Archpriest Vadim Kachan, rector of the parish, Archpriest Vladimir Masalitin, chairman of the missionary department of the Gomel diocese, Priest Pavel Pereshchuk, rectors of the parishes and clergy of the Gomel diocese.

During the service, intense prayer requests for the restoration of peace were offered.

After the Liturgy, a religious procession took place around the church.

Addressing the clergy and parishioners,...

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Васил Стефанов

We are happy that Bishop Stefan personally led the Liturgy right on the feast of the throne. I was particularly impressed that Father Vladimir Masalitin was among the co-workers - he has been the superior there for years. Interesting how the procession went, there must have been a lot of people.

Борис Марков

Yes, Father Vladimir Masalitin has been the superior for years now, it's good that he was mentioned. The procession must have been nice, especially after they prayed for peace. I wonder if they sang the troparion of the Georgian icon during the liturgy.

Ана Илиевска

Yes, Father Vladimir Masalitin has been the superior there since I can remember. I wonder if after the procession there was a meal for the people, as they usually do in Gomel on the throne holiday. Prayers for peace are most needed now.

Thomas Taylor

Yeah, good to see Father Vladimir Masalitin listed as the rector after all these years there. The cross procession must have been something with that crowd and the prayers for peace right in the middle of it. I wonder if they sang the troparion to the Georgian icon during the litia like Boris asked.

Иванка Димитрова

Yes, Father Vladimir Masalitin has been there for years and it can be seen that the church is well maintained. The Procession of the Cross was attended by quite a few people, especially since the weather was fine. Have you been to this holiday in Gomel before?

Христо Попов

Yes, Father Vladimir Masalitin has been there for years, I'm glad they noted him. The Procession of the Cross was really nice, especially after the prayers for peace - I have been to similar ones in Rousse and it always feels more peaceful. And the troparion of the Georgian icon was sung during the liturgy, it doesn't say, did you hear anything?

Десислава Илиева

No, I was not in Gomel on this holiday, but from the photos you can see that the people really gathered. Father Vladimir Masalitin is clearly minding his own business, as the church looks so well maintained. And do you go there often?