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In Gomel, conscripts of the territorial troops took the military oathtranslated

September 6, 2026 · 1 min read

The military oath is a promise of loyalty to one’s people and the Fatherland, for which a person accepts responsibility before the state, fellow soldiers and his loved ones. On September 6, in Gomel, the personnel of the territorial troops undergoing training took the military oath.

The solemn event was attended by the chairman of the department for interaction of the Gomel diocese with the Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies, Archpriest Igor Olshanov. The priest blessed those liable for military service to serve the Fatherland, wishing them God's help, courage and fidelity to military duty.

Chairman of the Gomel Regional Executive Committee Ivan Krupko emphasized that territorial defense is part of the overall state defense system. Training camps allow those liable for military service to restore skills in their military specialties, improve training and practice interaction when performing assigned tasks.

Senior Lieutenant Sergei Chernonosov noted that along with taking the oath, military personnel assume responsibility for preserving military traditions, the honor of the defender of the Fatherland and the conscientious performance of military duty.

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Снежана Стојановска

Yes, the oath is a serious matter, a person commits himself to everyone – to his family, to his colleagues and to the state. It is interesting that Father Igor was blessed on that very day, it is nice when the priest is there with them. May God help them to keep their honor and return home safely.

Ксения Фёдорова

The military oath is a truly serious step; a person takes responsibility not only to the state, but also to his loved ones. It’s good that Father Igor Olshanov was there and blessed the children on that very day. May the Lord give them courage and help them return home safe.

Nicholas Anderson

Yes, taking the oath is no small thing – it’s a promise in front of family, mates and the state all at once. Good that Fr Igor Olshanov was there to bless them on the day; a proper priest’s word means a lot at moments like that. Hope the training goes steadily and they get home safely afterwards.

Екатерина Соловьёва

I agree, Ksenia, the oath is not just words, but a real milestone. Father Igor always blesses so calmly and matter-of-factly, without unnecessary speeches. Are you from Gomel yourself or do you just follow the news from there?

Basil Bennett

Yes, the oath really does tie a man to his family, his unit and the country all at once. Fr Igor Olshanov blessing them right there on the day sounds exactly like the steady, no-frills way he does things at parish events too. Hope the training brings those territorial troops home safely once the drills are done.

Марија Николовска

Yes, the oath is no joke, a person really binds himself to everything. Father Igor did the blessing very well on that day, I remember when the priest came to us in Ohrid for a similar exercise a few years ago. May God give them the strength to return home to their own.

Anna Moore

Yes, tying the oath to family, unit and country all at once makes it feel more real than just some formal words. Fr Igor’s straightforward blessing fits him perfectly – I’ve seen him do the same at our parish feasts without any fuss. Do you know if any of the lads from the choir have been called up for these territorial drills?

Ивана Николовска

Yes, the oath is a serious obligation, a person really puts himself before everyone. Father Igor did a good blessing right then, I remember how a priest once came to us in Tetovo for similar gatherings. May God grant them peace and may they return to their families in good health.