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A priest conducted a thematic lesson on Cossack culture for schoolchildrentranslated

September 22, 2026 · 1 min read

At secondary school No. 32 in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, a thematic lesson was held for students of the 2nd and 3rd Cossack classes, which was conducted by the chairman of the diocesan department for interaction with the Cossacks, Archpriest Pavel Alekseev.

The meeting was dedicated to key Orthodox holidays that have special significance for Cossack culture. The priest, as part of the educational process, spoke about the spiritual meanings of church holidays. The lesson helped the children better understand how Orthodoxy influenced the formation of Cossack traditions and moral values.

At the end of the meeting, the priest answered the children’s questions and blessed them for successful studies.

Source: Южно-Сахалинская и Курильская епархия  ·  Read the full story →
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Іван Коваль
Good that Father Paul was speaking to the children about the spiritual meaning of the feast, and not just about customs. In our region of Lviv as well, Cossack traditions are mentioned in classes, but often without deeper explanation, it is quickly forgotten. Interestingly, did the children ask about specific feasts, for example about the Feast of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos?
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Ольга Марченко
It is good that Father Pavel emphasized the spiritual meaning of the holidays, and did not simply list customs. Here in Vinnytsia, during such lessons, children also often ask about the Intercession, because this holiday is special for the Cossacks. I wonder if he mentioned her at the meeting in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
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