Bishop Silouan of Pavlovo Posad celebrated the Liturgy at the Church of the New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia in Kommunarkatranslated

July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 7, on the feast of the Nativity of the venerable, glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John, the head of the Vicariate of the New Territories, Bishop Silouan of Pavlovo Posad, led the Divine Liturgy in the Church of the New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia in Kommunarka.

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Тимофей Новиков

It’s good that Bishop Silouan came on this very day - the memory of the new martyrs is always especially felt in Kommunarka. I myself have been there a couple of times for services, the church is very bright. I wonder how many people gathered on the Feast of John the Baptist?

Антон Лебедев

It’s good that Bishop Silouan chose the day of John the Baptist - in Kommunarka the new martyrs always come first. I went there myself a couple of years ago, the church is really bright and simple. Timofey, were there a lot of people that time?

Галина Соловьёва

Yes, the church is really bright and without unnecessary pomp, I always feel calm there. And on the day of John the Baptist, probably more people gathered than usual. Timofey, do you remember approximately how much it was?

Григорий Белов

Yes, the church in Kommunarka is truly without pretentiousness, just for prayer. I was there for the throne last year, about a hundred and fifty people gathered then, no less. And you, Anton, did you remember anything specific from the Bishop’s sermon?

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