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The photo exhibition “Liturgy with the Patriarch” will open in Gomel on July 27translated

July 12, 2026 · 1 min read

At the Gomel Regional Philharmonic, with the blessing of His Eminence Stefan, Archbishop of Gomel and Zhlobin, a photo exhibition “Liturgy with the Patriarch” will open - more than three hundred photographs and videos created over fifteen years at services and other events with the participation of Patriarch Kirill. The exhibition will be open from July 27 to August 15. Free admission.

The exhibition is structured as a route through the Divine Liturgy. Eleven sections guide the visitor through the service: “Meeting and Rite of Vestment,” “Antiphons,” “Little Entrance,” “Consecrations,” “Readings of Scripture,” “Offering of the Holy Gifts,” “Great Entrance,” “Anaphora,” “Communion,” “Consecrations and Prayers Related to the Liturgy,” and “Sermon.” The final section takes the story beyond the walls of the church - into matters of enlightenment, mercy, education and culture.

The authors of the photographs worked in places where the gaze of a person praying usually does not fall. Therefore, even well-known moments of the service are rediscovered at the exhibition: the rite of vestment performed in the middle of the church, concentrated faces reading Scripture, the silence of the sacrament.

The visit does not require any special preparation: the captions to the sections explain what is happening, and a leisurely walk along the entire route...

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Стефан Марков

It is interesting that the exhibition is built exactly like a route through Liturgies — from vestments to sermons. I would like to see the footage where it is visible how the Patriarch serves the Great Entrance or the Anaphora, there usually the gaze does not linger. My wife and I are going to Gomel on weekends, free entrance.

Παναγιώτης Κωνσταντίνου

The idea of seeing the Report and the Grand Entrance up close, where the eye usually doesn't reach, seems interesting to me. I would like to see the photos from the sanctuary at the time of the Apparition. If I happen to go to Gomel during those days, I will drop by the philharmonic.

Тетяна Литвин

It is interesting that the section "Great Entrance" and "Anaphora" were made separate - that is where you usually stand and do not see what is happening at the altar. I will see if there is a photo of the Patriarch himself bringing the Gifts. If I manage to get away for the weekend, I'll drop by the Philharmonic, but the entrance is free.

Δέσποινα Νικολαΐδου

And I particularly liked that they show the Apparition from the inside, where usually only the priests see the faces. If you go to Gomel, let us know what you think of the Report photos, because I'm thinking of visiting too.

Δήμητρα Νικολαΐδου

Yes, the Bringing in from within must be one of the most interesting, you see the hands and faces that are usually hidden. What impressed me are the photos from the Small Entrance, they show how carefully they move. If you go, tell us about the Ordination pictures too, I'd like to see how they got on.

Сергій Кузьменко

It's interesting that you specifically mentioned the "Grand Entrance" and the "Anaphora" - the photo really shows how the Patriarch himself carries the Gifts, and it looks very concentrated. I also plan to drop by on the weekend, because I live near the Philharmonic, and the free admission is a godsend. Are you from Gomel or will you come specially?

Людмила Мельник

Yes, it is at the "Grand Entrance" and "Anaphora" that the photo shows how the Patriarch carries the Gifts almost alone, without assistants nearby, and it is truly impressive. I also noticed that the signatures to the sections are very clear, even if I have never served the altar. Do you often visit such exhibitions in Gomel?

Ηλίας Δημητρίου

Yes, Proskomidi is one of the most interesting places, you see the hands that cut the prophorus with such care. The photos from the Small Entrance that you mention are really impressive, they show the quietness of the movement. If I go, I will also look at the Ordinations and tell you, have you seen similar ones in another exhibition?

Дарина Савченко

I'm from Gomel, I live on Barykin, so it's not far either. I also liked how in the photo the Patriarch is carrying the Gifts - such a simple but very concentrated pose. And what day do you plan to come in, maybe we'll meet at the entrance?