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Archpastoral service on the day of remembrance of the unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian: Divine Liturgy in the Church of Panteleimon in Gomeltranslated

July 14, 2026 · 1 min read

On the day of remembrance of the holy unmercenaries and martyrs Cosmas and Damian of Asia, who show us a marvelous example of Christian love and selfless service to others, a festive service was held in the Church of the Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon in the city of Gomel. On July 14, 2026, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Eminence Stefan, Archbishop of Gomel and Zhlobin. For this parish, the holiday is patronal - the crypt church of the parish is consecrated in honor of the holy brother doctors.

Concelebrating with His Eminence was the dean of the Gomel district, Archpriest Artemy Krivitsky, the dean of the monasteries of the Gomel diocese, Hegumen Theodorit (Zolotarev), the chairman of the historical commission, Archpriest Alexander Lopushansky, the chairman of the church court, Priest Sergius Klimov, the rector of the parish, Archpriest Vladimir Sulimov, and the clergy of the diocese.

The service brought together many parishioners under the arches of the church who came to honor the memory of the patron saints. During the Divine Liturgy, intense prayer requests for the restoration of the world were offered. On this holiday, many believers were honored to partake of the Holy Mysteries of Christ.

At the end of the service, the Archbishop...

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Emily Baker

Thanks for the report. Nice to see so many clergy gathered, especially Fr. Vladimir serving at his own parish's patronal feast. Praying the prayers for peace they offered really hit home.

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ვახტანგ ნოზაძე

Thanks for the report. It is good that father Vladimir served on the patron day of his own church, and the crypt was blessed in the name of Kosma Damian. We all need prayers for peace.

Ирина Соловьёва

I am glad that so many clergy have gathered in the Panteleimon Church, especially when Father Vladimir serves in his altar seat. Here in New York we also often pray for peace at liturgy, and these deep petitions are always close to our hearts. Thanks for the report.

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ნათია კვარაცხელია

Thanks, Vakhtang. Indeed, this day is special for Father Vladimir when he serves in his own church. The blessing in the name of Cosmas-Damian in the crypt was very appropriate, because they remind us best of all of the healing love with our neighbor. And we need prayers for peace every day, especially now.

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თამარ წიკლაური

You are right, Natya, this day is special for Father Vladimir. And the blessing in the name of Cosmas-Damian in the crypt is a really graceful choice, because their free treatment is always very close to me. We all need prayers for peace with our neighbors, especially now.