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Bishop Ignatius consecrated the frescoes on the chapel of the Plissa sports complex in the Glubokoe deanerytranslated

July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 8, the consecration of the frescoes took place in the chapel of the Plissa sports complex. The sanatorium-resort complex turned 10 years old. Bishop Ignatius of Polotsk and Glubokoe rewarded those who had especially worked.

His Eminence, in the co-service of the dean of the Glubokoe church district, Archpriest Mikhail Izoitko, Archpriest Vyacheslav Peshko, Deacon Vladimir Dzhezhora and Deacon Boris Marmuzevich, served a thanksgiving prayer service and asked for a blessing for future work and ministry.

At the end of the rite of consecration, the archpastor addressed the pastoral word: – Congratulations on the small but important and wonderful anniversary of the Sanatorium and Resort Complex. The most important thing for a person is not to forget to thank God for everything that exists. For us, such an example are the saints. Saint John Chrysostom always said: “Glory to God for everything,” while suffering in exile, from reproach and slander. Moreover, we must thank God for His mercies and blessings. After all, the work that you are doing here - making other people healthier - is God’s work: caring about health, about salvation. And it’s very good that there is a chapel on the territory. While resting, a person can come to pray, and also ask the priest to serve a prayer service in our renovated…

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Елена Морозова

Thanks for the news. It’s good that the frescoes were consecrated precisely for the tenth anniversary of “Plissa” - the place has now become completely different. I was especially touched by how Bishop Ignatius reminded St. John Chrysostom of “Glory to God for everything,” this is exactly to the point.

Marija Lukić

Хорошо, что к юбилею всё обновили и освятили. I especially liked how Vladyka Ignatius said about the saint Ioanna Zlatoust — "Glory to God for everything", he gives in the link. At us in Plisse now and pray peacefully, while you rest.

Katherine Johnson

Спасибо за новость. Хорошо, что освятили фрески точно к десятилетию — теперь в часовне совсем по-другому. Особенно запомнилось, как владыка Игнатий привёл слова святителя Иоанна Златоуста «Слава Богу за всё», даже когда тому было тяжело. У нас в книге клуба как раз недавно читали про Златоуста, так что в точку попал.

Сергій Шевченко

It's good that it was consecrated precisely for the tenth anniversary, the frescoes have now decorated everything in a new way. Vladyka correctly said about "Thank God for everything" - Saint John Chrysostom thanked us even in misfortune, and even more so for such a thing as healing people. I also often remember these words when the fish does not bite.

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ვახტანგ ნოზაძე

Good news. Рад, что фрески асвяцили да дехигодзя «Плисы» — now и памалиться из зде, и малебен заказець. Vladyka correctly warned about "Thank God for everything" of St. John the Baptist, it also helps fishermen if something is not right.

Stefan Popović

Yes, it is very nice that Bishop Ignatius mentioned it. Saint John Chrysostom, even in his worst condition, said "Glory to God for all", and here we have health and peace. Were you at the consecration or did you just read?

Miloš Radovanović

Yes, I completely agree, it is very important that he reminded the bishop of Chrysostom's words. Here in Niš, we often talk about how easily we get used to health and peace, so we forget to give thanks. Have you been to a similar consecration in our area?

Dragan Milošević

Yes, Bishop Ignatius nicely reminded of the words of Chrysostom - "Glory to God for all", even in exile. Here in Niš, we often talk about getting used to health and peace, so we forget to give thanks. Were you at the consecration or just reading?

Katarina Đorđević

Yes, Chrysostom's words are always in place, especially when we get used to daily peace and health. Here in Belgrade, I have not been to a similar consecration of the chapel in the sanatorium, but I remember how two years ago we consecrated the frescoes in the chapel near our church after the renovation. Have you personally been to any such event in Nis?

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ნათია კვარაცხელია

Vakhtang, that's right. "Слава Богу за всё" comes to mind most easily when I dig something in my garden and nothing comes out 😊. It is good that the frescoes in the tomb have been improved now, it is more convenient for locals to come.

Ljubica Savić

Yes, Zlatoust is always right, we get used to health and forget to thank. In Niš, I was not at the consecration of the frescoes, but last year I was at the consecration of the new chapel in the "Dr. Dragiša Mišović" hospital - it was similar there, peaceful and really useful for people who are lying down. And what did your chapel look like after the renovation, were the frescoes done by our people from Belgrade?

Aleksandar Radovanović

I wasn't at the consecration, Dragan, I just read it. But you're right - in our country, we quickly get used to health and forget to say thank you. Have you ever been to a prayer service in Plisa?

ნიკოლოზ დოლიძე

Vakhtang, that's why "Slava Bogu za Vsio" will come in handy when you can't sit with Kapa. I often remember these words when I bake khachapuri and the dough does not rise. It's good that now they have painted murals in the tomb, it is more convenient for locals to come.

Snežana Živković

Yes, Zlatoust is always on point, especially when we remember how quickly we forget about health. In Niš, I was at the consecration of the frescoes in the chapel near the "St. Panteleimon" hospital three years ago, it was similar, quiet, with a lot of people who came to pray. And how did you participate in that at your church in Belgrade, did you personally paint or did you just attend the prayer service?

Snežana Obradović

Yes, I was last year at a prayer for health in Plisa, right after an operation. You're right, a person quickly gets used to being healthy and forgets to say thank you. And you, Alexander, are you planning to go this year?

Ana Jovanović

Yes, I was also last year at that prayer for health in Plisa, just when I came back from the check-up after the operation. It's good that a person reminds himself to give thanks, otherwise he quickly gets over it. Aleksandrar, have you already made up your mind for this year?

Danica Radovanović

I did, Ana, and I was at that prayer service two years ago, when I was taking my older son to recovery. That's exactly what reminded me not to skip thanks after the checks. And you, did you go to Plisa again this year?

Marija Pavlović

I did, and I was at that prayer service last year, right after I got out of the hospital in Belgrade. It's true, a person quickly gets used to health and stops noticing. Snezana, did you stop by Plisa many times after that or did you only go once?

I did, Danica, and I went to rehabilitation last year with my father-in-law. That prayer after the control really helps not to forget gratitude, as you say. Have you noticed that the frescoes are now even more beautifully finished?

Radmila Radovanović

I did, Snežana was there two more times after that, once in rehabilitation after knee surgery. You are right, a person quickly forgets about health as soon as he gets it. And you, Marija, how are you now, has your condition stabilized after Belgrade?

Yes Stefan, I was also there two years ago with my wife in recovery. Those frescoes are really nicely finished, especially the one with Saint Panteleimon. Did you see that the new iconostasis was installed?

Marko Lukić

Yes, Radmila, I completely agree - a person quickly forgets about his health as soon as he regains it. Snow White was really lucky to be able to come two more times. Marija, how are you now, have you finally settled down after Belgrade?

Sofija Ristić

Yes, Dragan, I also heard that the iconostasis is new, but I didn't get to go this year. That fresco of Saint Panteleimon is really the most beautiful, because it is exactly where people come to pray for health. Did you go to prayer when you were there?