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The priests of the diocese performed a litiya in memory of the defenders of Petropavlovsktranslated

September 5, 2026 · 1 min read

The regional capital hosted ceremonial events dedicated to the 172nd anniversary of the heroic defense of the Peter and Paul port from the attack of the Anglo-French squadron.

The main celebrations took place on the territory of the monument to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and at the “Chapel” monument on Leninskaya Street. Representatives of the Legislative Assembly of the region and the leadership of the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatka urban district gathered here. Representatives of the clergy, law enforcement agencies, public organizations, military personnel, as well as schoolchildren and students of Kamchatka universities - those who will keep the memory of the feat of their ancestors - also came to the memorial.

With the blessing of Archbishop Theodore of Petropavlovsk and Kamchatka, at the “Chapel” monument, Archpriest Victor Muzykant, rector of the Trinity Cathedral, together with clergy of the diocese, performed a prayer service in honor of the defenders of the city, then addressed those gathered.

The laying of flowers took place on Nikolskaya Hill at the monument to the “Heroes of the III Battery, Lieutenant A.P. Maksutov" and "Glory", built in honor of the successful defense of Petropavlovsk from the attack of the Anglo-French squadron in 1854."

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Михаил Петров

It’s good that Father Victor Muzykant served a prayer service right at the “Chapel” on Leninskaya. I remember standing there last year when flowers were laid at Maksutov’s battery. It is important that schoolchildren were brought in, so they could remember what their ancestors fought for.

Елена Морозова

Yes, Father Victor spoke well at the Chapel, simply and to the point. It’s good that they brought schoolchildren and students - my girls were there last year too, and then at home they asked about Maksutov. Memory must be passed on while those who still remember are alive.

Марина Волкова

I agree, Elena, Father Victor is always like this - without unnecessary words, but to the point. My nieces also went to Nikolskaya Sopka from class last year, then at home they made a model of Maksutov’s battery from cardboard. The main thing is that they bring it not only once a year, but that it stays in your head. What did your girls remember most?

Олег Васильев

I agree, Elena, Father Victor always speaks briefly, but to the point. Our son in the ninth grade also went to Nikolskaya Hill last year, then spent the whole evening talking about Maksutov and even drew a map of the defense. The main thing is that this does not remain just one school event. What did your girls remember most from his words?

Ирина Соловьёва

Yes, Father Victor always serves so sincerely, especially at this Chapel. Last year I was also at Nikolskaya Sopka when they laid flowers, and the schoolchildren really stood quietly and listened. It’s good that they are brought in, let them remember not only the dates, but also how ours stood to the end.

Галина Михайлова

I agree, Elena, Father Victor always speaks in a way that is immediately understandable. My son, in the fifth grade, also visited Nikolskaya Hill last year, and then spent the whole dinner asking how Maksutov kept the battery. It’s good that they not only drive once a year, but also discuss it at home. What did your girls remember most?