Archbishop Stefan celebrated an all-night vigil at the St. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Gomeltranslated

September 6, 2026 · 1 min read

On the eve of the day of remembrance of the Venerable Martyr Archimandrite Seraphim (Shakhmutya), Zhirovitsky, September 5, 2026, His Eminence Stefan, Archbishop of Gomel and Zhlobin, celebrated an all-night vigil in the St. Peter and Paul Cathedral of the city of Gomel.

His Eminence was served by the clergy of the cathedral.

At the end of the polyeleos, Archbishop Stephen anointed the faithful with blessed oil.

During the service, prayer requests for the restoration of peace were offered.

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Галина Лисенко

Thank God that Bishop Stefan anointed everyone with oil after the polyeleum. Here in Kharkiv, it is always especially felt when many people approach. And they prayed sincerely for peace, God grant that they would hear.

Антон Орлов

I’m glad for Gomel that Bishop Stefan anointed everyone with oil after the polyeleos. In Munich, too, there is always a long queue, people approach with hope. And prayers for peace are a necessary thing, especially now.

Nicholas Anderson

Thank you for writing. It’s nice to see that after the polyeleos, Archbishop Stephen anointed everyone with oil - in Sydney, many people come up too, especially when the service is in honor of a local saint. And we also always offer prayers for peace.

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