On the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Archbishop Lucian celebrated the Liturgy and presbyteral consecration in the Cathedral of Blagoveshchensktranslated

On September 13, 2026, on the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Archbishop Lukian of Annunciation and Tyndino celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the city of Blagoveshchensk.

His Eminence was co-served by the sacristan of the cathedral, Hieromonk Venedikt (Kalinin), and the cleric of the cathedral, Priest Mikhail Poltorakov. The diaconal rank was headed by Protodeacon John Chumak and Deacon Vladimir Belousov.

Liturgical chants were performed by the cathedral choir under the direction of regent Olga Chumak.

During the Divine Liturgy, a prayer was offered to the Lord for Holy Rus'.

After the Cherubic Song, Archbishop Lucian consecrated Deacon Vladimir Belousov to the priesthood.

At the end of the service, Archbishop Lucian addressed the believers with an archpastoral word. The Bishop revealed the meaning of the Sunday Gospel reading, and also welcomed the newly ordained priest and congratulated him on his acceptance of the priesthood.

At the end, a general prayer was performed before the miraculous Albazin Icon of the Mother of God “The Word became Flesh.” The clergy and believers offered prayers for the Fatherland and the soldiers serving, asking for God’s help and protection for them, and...