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09/05/2026 Metropolitan Joseph led the service of the Divine Liturgy at the Assumption Cathedral in the city of Ivanovotranslated

September 5, 2026 · 1 min read

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On September 5, on the feast of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Metropolitan Joseph of Ivanovo-Voznesensk and Vichuga celebrated the Divine Liturgy and funeral litany at the Dormition Cathedral in the city of Ivanovo.

Concelebrating with the Bishop were Hegumen Vitaly (Utkin), Priest Mikhail Kupriyanov and Hierodeacon Varnava (Laguta).

Metropolitan Joseph read a prayer for Holy Russia.

The Apostle was read by Hierodeacon Andrei (Datsko), the Gospel was read by Hierodeacon Varnava (Laguta).

Liturgical hymns were performed by Ilya Sablin.

Hierodeacon Andrei (Datsko) and reader Ilya Novikov served as subdeacons.

Press service of the Head of the Ivanovo Metropolis

Recorded 09/05/2026 Metropolitan Joseph led the service of the Divine Liturgy in the Assumption Cathedral of the city of Ivanovo for the first time the Ivanovo Metropolis appeared.

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Lucía Romero

Thanks for the news. It’s good that Vladyka Joseph read a prayer for Holy Rus' on the occasion of the Dormition - I always feel this especially strongly. I wonder who sang today, Ilya Sablin is great, his voice is pleasant.

Fernando García

I'm glad you noticed it, Lucia. The prayer for Holy Rus on the day of the Otpusk of the Assumption always hits close to home. I also heard Ilya Sablin sing and I liked his voice, clean and without boasting. Did you go to the church or did you follow him through the recording?

María Sánchez

I am glad that you felt that prayer so strongly on the day of Otpusk. I was also in the church and noticed how Ilya Sablin led the chants very calmly, without rushing. Did you stay until the litiya for the deceased?

Alejandro Romero

Yes, the prayer for Holy Rus on the day of Otpusk always goes deeper. Ilya Sablin sang with a very balanced voice, I especially liked how he carried "Dostoino est". Did you follow the entire liturgy or just parts?

Carlos García

Yes, the prayer for Holy Rus always plays differently in the Otpusk. I also liked how Ilya Sablin played “Dostoino est”, it sounded clean and without exaggeration. Did you see if the metropolitan mentioned anything special in the homily after the Gospel?