Nativity of John the Baptist in the Smolensk Church of the city of Ivanteevkatranslated

July 10, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 6 and 7, 2026, on the feast of the Nativity of the honest, glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John, as well as on the name day of the ever-remembered confessor of the Sergiev Posad diocese, Archpriest John Monarshek (the elder), festive services were held in the Smolensk church in the city of Ivanteevka. On July 6, on the eve of the holiday, the all-night vigil in the Smolensk Church was led by the secretary of the Sergiev Posad diocesan administration, the dean of the Ivanteevsky church district, and the rector of the Smolensk Church, Archpriest John Monarshek. He was assisted by the clergy of the city […]

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ვახტანგ კაპანაძე

Thanks for this information. It is good that father Ioane Monarshek is still serving in his church and his childhood friend father Ioane Sr. is also mentioned. Eight years have passed since his death, time flies.

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მაია კაპანაძე

Thanks, Vakhtang. Indeed, eight years have already passed since Father John's death, and my husband often remembers him with stories from his childhood. It is good that now the son continues to serve in the same church.

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გელა გელაშვილი

Thanks, Vakhtang. Time really flies, eight years seem like yesterday. Father John the elder often comes to mind when you enter the church - his chair is still there. Did you know him from childhood?

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