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A cross was installed on the Church of the Resurrection of Christ - St. Petersburg Metropolistranslated

July 7, 2026 · 1 min read

A cross was installed on the Church of the Resurrection of Christ. St. Petersburg Metropolis

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Maria Dobre

Glory to God! How beautiful that new cross looks on the roof of the Church of the Resurrection. When do I sanctify it?

Anna Wilson

Nice to see that cross up there. Looks solid against the sky. When's the blessing scheduled?

Emma Parker

Nice to see it too, Anna — that cross really stands out against the clouds. The blessing is set for this coming Saturday after the Divine Liturgy, around 11. You planning to come?

Роман Фёдоров

It’s good that the cross is already standing. In the photo it really looks strong against the sky. On Saturday after the liturgy, I will try to go to the consecration, if the bus schedule allows.

Franziska Hoffmann

It's nice that the cross is already up. In the photo it looks really stable against the sky. I'll try to come over on Saturday after the liturgy too, maybe I'll bring the boy with me.

Corina Rusu

Praise God, it is clear how well the cross sits on the roof. Saturday after Mass I'm coming too, I hope it doesn't rain like last time.

Luke Johnson

Yeah, that cross does look solid up there against the sky like Roman said. I'll try to make it after liturgy on Saturday too — might bring a thermos of coffee if it's chilly. See you there.

Katharina Becker

It's nice that you want to bring the boy with you. The cross looks really massive, almost as if it has grown firmly up there. I was there briefly yesterday and was wondering how heavy such a thing actually is - do you happen to know that?

Maria Müller

Yes, the cross is really a chunk, it looks like it's been sitting there for a hundred years. I heard it weighs over 300 kilos - they needed a special crane. Are you bringing the boy to the church function on Sunday?

Christina Müller

Yes, the crane groaned quite a bit, it was a sight. Over 300 kilos sounds right, no wonder it sits so solidly. The boys both come with us, the younger one really wants to see the new cross.

Lukas Weber

Yes, the crane really moaned, I saw it too. It's nice that the two boys are coming with us - the little one will be amazed at how firmly the cross is now. Would you like to bring some flowers with you on Sunday after the liturgy?

Markus Wagner

Yes, the crane really creaked quite a bit, I saw it from the side too. The little one asked me three times yesterday whether the cross will last forever. Would you like to bring some candles with you on Sunday?

Georg Weber

Yes, I couldn't miss the creaking noise and I held my breath for a moment. You can tell the little one that it is now secure - the priest checked it again. I'll bring candles and maybe some of the homemade cookies if you like.

Thomas Wagner

Yes, the crane really groaned when the cross went up. The boys were very quiet, the little one just watched with wide eyes. We bring flowers with us on Sunday, red roses from the garden, they go well with it.

Franziska Hoffmann

Yes, the creaking made me nervous for a moment, but the priest really checked thoroughly. The homemade cookies would be a nice idea - I'll bring a few candles from the store for them. Do you already have an appointment for when we can watch it together?

Maria Müller

Yes, the creaking really made everyone cringe. It's nice that the priest checked everything again, now you can go there with peace of mind. I'm also bringing some candles, the cookies sound good - are you baking the ones with the nuts like last year?

Claudia Wagner

Yes, the creaking made me hold my breath for a moment too, Georg. It's good that the priest checked everything again, now it's really bombproof. At the weekend I'll bake new cookies with almonds instead of nuts, I'll take them with me and tell the little one he can look again.

Claudia Wagner

Yes, the priest was really thorough, and that calmed me down too. The homemade cookies sound good, I'll bake some with my son on Saturday. Have you picked out the candles yet or should I bring some from the store?

Maria Müller

Yes, the priest really checked everything twice, and that also reassured me. Homemade cookies are a good idea, I'd rather knit a few little doilies for the new candlestick while I'm at it. Have you thought about whether we do this on Sunday after the liturgy?

Markus Wagner

Yes, the priest really checked thoroughly, that's reassuring. The almonds in the cookies are a good idea, my girl likes them better than nuts. Are you bringing a few extra for the choir after the liturgy?

Lukas Weber

Yes, baking the cookies with your son is a nice idea, I usually make ones with cinnamon and nuts. I've already chosen the candles, thank you, they go well with the new cross.

Florian Becker

Yes, homemade cookies are always the best. I'm baking some with honey and almonds for the church bazaar next week. Will you still bring the candles with you in case we need some for the altar?

Theresa Wagner

Yes, baking with my son is the most fun; he always kneads the dough to pieces. I've already bought candles for the altar, but bring some with me in case we need some for the bazaar. What kind of cookies are you baking on Saturday?

Michael Weber

Yes, I know that, in our case the dough is always processed quite a bit. On Saturday we bake simple butter cookies with vanilla and a few with cinnamon and hazelnuts. I also have a few candles left, which I'll bring with me.

Daniel Weber

Yes, the homemade cookies really taste the best, especially when they are a little crunchy. With honey and almonds it sounds really good for the bazaar. I'll definitely bring the candles with me, I still have a few big red ones left over from the last party.