Praise from Bishop Agafangel on the 15th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Enisei Diocesetranslated

On September 12 and 13 in Eniseysk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, festive events and divine services are held to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Enisei Diocese (Krasnoyarsk Metropolitanate of the Russian Orthodox Church).

The Enisei Diocese was established on May 30, 2011 by a decision of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church through the division from the composition of the Krasnoyarsk Diocese. On October 6, 2011, by an order of the Holy Synod, the Krasnoyarsk Metropolitanate was established, which included both the Enisei and Krasnoyarsk Dioceses.

The ruling bishop of the Norilsk Diocese, Bishop Agafangel of Norilsk and Turovsky, sent a congratulatory message to the participants of the divine services.

To His Exalted Eminence,

Most Reverend NIKITA,

Metropolitan of Krasnoyarsk and Achinsk,

Acting Ruler of the Enisei Diocese,

to the clergy and faithful of the Enisei Diocese

Your Exalted Eminence, dear Hierarch!

Dear fathers, brothers, and sisters!

Accept heartfelt congratulations on the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Enisei Diocese – a historical day that has determined the further development of church life in Krasnoyarsk Krai and the Enisei region of Siberia.

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