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Bishop Vincent consecrated crosses for the church in Pologrudovotranslated

August 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Bishop Vikenty of Tara and Tyukalinsky performed the rite of consecration of newly built crosses and domes for the church under construction in honor of St. Nicholas of Serbia in the village of Pologrudovo, Tara district.

The archpastor was accompanied by the secretary of the Tara diocesan administration and the dean of the Tara district, priest Mikhail Safichuk. Bishop Vincent sprinkled the crosses with holy water and blessed further work on the construction of the church.

The archpastor expressed special gratitude to the family of Vladimir and Natalia Khomchenko, who throughout the entire construction set an example of zealous care for the house of God, sacrificially investing their strength, soul and means in a good cause. Other local residents also joined their good cause.

In conclusion, Bishop Vincent congratulated those gathered and wished all the workers abundant help from God.

Source: Site: Тарская епархия  ·  Read the full story →
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