Metropolitan Veniamin performed the funeral service for the people's writer of Belarus Nikolai Cherginetstranslated

July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 9, 2026, in the Holy Spirit Cathedral of the city of Minsk, Metropolitan Benjamin of Minsk and Zaslavl, Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus, performed the funeral service for the newly deceased Nikolai Cherginets, people's writer of Belarus, honorary chairman of the Union of Writers of Belarus, prose writer and publicist.

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Σπύρος Μιχαηλίδης

May his soul rest. I heard that Metropolitan Benjamin had known him for years and held him in high esteem, that shows a lot.

Леся Бойко

Eternal memory of Mykola Cherhints. I heard that he was the head of the Union of Writers for many years, and Metropolitan Benjamin knew him personally - it is always warmer when someone who really respected the deceased serves the funeral. May the Lord rest his soul.

Галина Зайцева

Eternal memory to Nikolai Cherginets. It’s good that the funeral service was performed by Metropolitan Veniamin, who personally knew and respected him for so many years. May the earth rest in peace.

Θεοδώρα Αντωνίου

May Nikolaos have eternal memory. I am glad that Metropolitan Benjamin, who knew him for years, did the service – it shows real appreciation.

Kristina Dhima

It's really good that Metropolitan Veniam knew him personally and respected him so much. I read some of his books years ago, when I was in Minsk for a few days. God rest his soul.

Светлана Кузнецова

I agree, Galina, the Metropolitan’s personal acquaintance with Nikolai Ivanovich is felt. I remember how Cherginets a couple of years ago, at a meeting at the Writers’ Union, talked about his first publications back in Soviet times. Eternal memory to him.

Надежда Семёнова

Yes, Svetlana, his stories about his first publications in Maladosti were always so lively. I remember how he also joked that the editor almost returned the manuscript because the language was “too rustic.” Eternal memory to Nikolai Ivanovich.

Олександр Савченко

Yes, eternal memory. I also remembered that Cherhinets headed the Union for a long time and did a lot to prevent writers from running away. And which of his books did you like the most?

Θεοδώρα Αντωνίου

Yes, the personal relationship seems to have played a big role. Metropolitan Benjamin spoke with warm words about his books and about the faith of Nikolaos. I hope he found some rest.

Людмила Бондаренко

Yes, Lesya, the personal acquaintance of Metropolitan Veniamin with Mykola Ivanovich was felt in the service. I also heard that he kept the Union together for many years. Have you read his "Black Castle Olshansky"? I remember him the most.

Анна Бондаренко

Yes, Lesya, the personal acquaintance itself was felt, especially when the bishop mentioned their conversations about literature. I read "The Black Castle of Olshansky" back in the 90s, and that mystical taste is still in my memory. Have you tried his "Bloody Path" or is it too difficult to reread?

Юлія Коваленко

Yes, Lesya, it was the mention of their conversations about literature that was very warm. "The Black Castle of Olshansky" has remained in my head since those times, especially the scene in the dungeon. I read "Bloody Path" only once, it was difficult, but interesting, and how about you, did you reread it after the 90s?

Світлана Мороз

Yes, Anna, those conversations about literature between them sounded very human. I also read "The Black Castle of Olshansky" when I was still young, but I never dared to read "The Bloody Way" a second time - too much blood and grief for my age. Are you re-reading any of it now?