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Environmental action at Mozhaisk hospital: caring for nature and peopletranslated

September 7, 2026 · 1 min read

On September 6, 2026, a kind and significant event was held in Mozhaisk, dedicated to the Day of Preservation of God’s Creation. A large-scale planting of trees and shrubs took place on the territory of the Mozhaisk Central District Hospital.

The event united the efforts of religious and public organizations. The organizers were:

• rector of the Luzhetsky Nativity of the Virgin Mary Ferapontov Monastery, Hegumen David (Kurguzov);

• rector of the Church of the Archangel Michael in the city of Mozhaisk, priest Sergius Andriyanov;

• rector of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the village of Pushkino, responsible in the deanery for interaction with medical institutions, Archpriest Anthony Nazarenko;

• deputy head of the public organization “Good Things” Philip Bondarenko;

• Deputy Chief Physician of the Mozhaisk Central District Hospital Alexander Pikalev.

Despite the inclement weather, the mood of all participants was truly joyful and upbeat. Active church parishioners and Sunday school students got down to business and planted over 50 seedlings. Green spaces not only decorate the territory of the medical institution, but will also eventually become a cozy corner for patients and doctors to walk around.

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Zoran Milošević

They did it well, especially since they included children from Sunday schools. It's nice that the patients will have a place to walk when the trees grow. Thanks to Father Antonio for working hard with the hospitals.

Danica Radovanović

I agree, Zoran, it's really nice that they also brought children from Sunday schools - my granddaughter planted a similar plant in Podgorica last year, and she talked about it months later. Father Antonije really has a heart for hospitals, I saw how he regularly visited the sick. Will they organize something similar in Montenegro this fall?

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ანა დოლიძე

They did well to include children from Sunday schools. More than 50 tree saplings abound, patients will really enjoy walking later. Father Anton is always like that, he works well with hospitals, he would do the same with us.

Ljubica Ilić

I agree, Zoran, it's really smart that they brought the children - my daughter is in high school and when she planted apples in the church garden last fall, she asked every day if they would grow by Easter. Father Antonije really does not rest, I heard that he also helped with a similar thing in our hospital in Niš last year. Do you think something like this could be done here in Serbia with hospitals?

Milica Marković

I'm glad that your granddaughter is still talking about it, that's exactly what stays with the children. Father Antonije really visits hospitals regularly, I saw him last year in Niš when he came. And for Montenegro - have you heard anything specific, is anyone already preparing planting for autumn?

Marko Lukić

I agree, Zoran, it's nice that they included the children, it will stay in their memory. Here in Kragujevac, we planted roses in front of the health center last year, so now the patients have a little color while they wait. Will your hospital have something similar this fall?