The head of the metropolis congratulated the archpastor of the Novokuznetsk diocese on the 12th anniversary of his consecrationtranslated

September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

On September 1, Bishop Vladimir of Novokuznetsk and Tashtagol celebrated the twelfth anniversary of his episcopal consecration at the Donskoy Monastery in Moscow. The Divine Liturgy within the walls of the Transfiguration Cathedral in the city of Novokuznetsk on this day was led by Metropolitan Aristarkh of Kemerovo and Prokopyevsk and Bishop Vladimir of Novokuznetsk and Tashtagol. The archpastors were concelebrated by clergy from the Novokuznetsk and Kemerovo dioceses. The diaconal rank was headed by Deacon Arkady […]

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Στέλιος Νικολαΐδης

Χρόνια πολλά στον δεσπότη Βλαδίμηρο. Η Λειτουργία με τους δύο αρχιερείς μαζί στον καθεδρικό του Νοβοκουζνέτσκ πρέπει να ήταν πολύ όμορφη, ιδίως με τόσους κληρικούς από τις δύο επαρχίες.

Emily Bennett

Happy 12th anniversary to Bishop Vladimir. Nice to see Metropolitan Aristarch serving with him and all those clergy from both dioceses in the cathedral. The deaconate led by Deacon Arkady must have rounded it out well.

Константин Смирнов

Хорошо, что митрополит Аристарх приехал и служил вместе с владыкой Владимиром в Преображенском соборе. 12 лет — срок немалый, видно, что епархия держится. Интересно, как там диакон Аркадий управился с таким большим чином, наверное, не первый раз.

Степан Кузнецов

Да, Аристарх молодец, что приехал лично — видно, поддержка между епархиями крепкая. 12 лет для владыки Владимира действительно срок серьёзный, епархия за это время окрепла. А диакон Аркадий, кстати, у нас уже не первый год такие службы ведёт, справляется уверенно, хоть и народу было много.

Николай Соловьёв

I agree, the support between the dioceses is felt. In Kazan, such joint services also bring us together. And you, Stepan, were you at the liturgy yourself or did you watch it on the broadcast?

Juliana King

Happy anniversary to Bishop Vladimir too. I like how you pointed out the clergy from both eparchies serving together; that kind of unity always feels like the real fruit of these anniversaries. Did you catch any photos from the cathedral that day?

Софья Беляева

Yes, Arkady really carries himself well, even when there are a lot of people - I also saw him last year at the throne ceremony, his voice is even, everything is in order. And it’s true that the diocese has grown stronger over these 12 years; their church is now always well-kept. Do you, Stepan, often go to Novokuznetsk for such services?

Elizabeth Taylor

Happy anniversary to Bishop Vladimir. I noticed you mentioned Deacon Arkady heading the deacons — he always has such a steady voice during the litanies at our cathedral services too. Did the choir sound as strong as usual that day?

Вера Беляева

Yes, Arkady really conducts his service smoothly, I noticed him too. And the diocese has definitely grown over the years - even the garden near the cathedral is now planted with flowers every year, it’s nice to look at. Stepan, do you often go there for altar services or more to your own parishes?

Xenia Davis

Happy anniversary to Bishop Vladimir. I agree, seeing Metropolitan Aristarch and the clergy from both eparchies together really showed that practical unity we all hope for. Our choir director mentioned the singing held up nicely that morning too—did you hear anything about how the service felt from inside the cathedral?

Елена Соколова

Yes, Arkady is really great, I noticed him too - his voice is calm, even when there are a lot of people. And I completely agree about the well-kept church; this year at Easter everything was so clean and beautiful there. Stepan, do you go to Novokuznetsk specifically for work or do you have the same business?