On the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Seraphim celebrated the Liturgy in the Church of the Hiero-Confessor John of Olenevsky in the village of Olenevkatranslated

September 6, 2026 · 1 min read

On September 6, 2026, on the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, on the day of the transfer of the relics of St. Peter, Metropolitan of Moscow, Wonderworker of All Russia, Metropolitan Seraphim celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the church in the name of the priestly confessor John of Olenevsky in the village of Olenevka, Penza region. Concelebrating with His Eminence were Abbot Augustin (Zaitsev), Priest Georgy Nasonov, and deacons Bogdan Yavorsky and Kirill Veigo. He performed liturgical hymns [...]

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Наталья Соколова

It is good that Bishop Seraphim came specifically to Olenevka on the day of remembrance of St. Peter. It’s interesting that this time the choir sang - usually there is a very small parish there. And I haven’t seen Abbot Augustine for a long time, I’m glad that he also served.

Paul Johnson

Yeah, that was a good choice to have the bishop there on St. Peter’s day—his relics being moved always feels like a solid reminder for us. Nice to see Abbot Augustine back serving too; hadn’t spotted him in a while. The choir must’ve made it feel fuller than the usual small crowd out in Olenyovka.

Miguel Martínez

I am glad that Bishop Seraphim chose Olenevka on the day of the transfer of the relics of St. Peter. Just yesterday at our health center, a grandmother from the Penza region told how she went there for a service last year, and she really remembered the choir. I wonder if Abbot Augustine now serves more often in those parts?

Людмила Бондаренко

I am glad that Bishop Seraphim came to Olenevka to transfer the relics of Saint Peter. We recently mentioned at our meeting how Abbot Augustyn used to often serve in that church, it's good to see him again. And the choir, they say, sang really well, although the congregation is usually small.

James Campbell

I noticed they mentioned the choir again—Natasha and Paul both picked up on that too. Must have sounded good in such a small village church. Haven't been to Olenevka since my daughter drove us out there for a summer service a couple years back; the place always feels peaceful.

Валентина Васильева

I am glad that Bishop Seraphim chose Olenevka on the day of remembrance of St. Peter. At our clinic, one patient from that area just said that last year, after serving in this church, her blood pressure leveled off, although she usually suffers. I wonder if the choir was really big or if it was just the locals who sang?

Степан Лисенко

I am glad that Bishop Seraphim came to Olenevka to transfer the relics of Saint Peter. At our fisherman's house, one uncle from the Penza district told how after the service in that church last year, his leg stopped hurting, although he had been limping for a month before that. It is good that hegumen Augustyn served again, he had not seen him for a long time.

Javier López

I'm glad that the grandmother at your health center remembers the Olenevka choir so well, the same thing happened to my son when we went last year. Regarding Igumen Agustín, I think so, they told me that now he helps more often in the parishes of the district. Do you know if the same lady will return this year?

Людмила Мельник

I'm glad you mentioned that uncle from the Penza district. In our store, a grandmother from Olenevka also said that after the service in that church her back gave way, although before she could not even carry a bag normally. How long have you known Abbot Augustin?

Василий Орлов

Yes, it’s usually quiet in Olenevka, but here there was a whole choir - it was noticeable. I wonder if Augustine serves more often now or if he was just able to come that day? I am also glad that Vladyka went there on the day of Peter.