Meeting of the dean of the Zhukovsky church district with the “Young Guard” 09/02/2026translated

On September 2, a meeting was held in which the dean of the Zhukovsky church district, the rector of the Panteleimonovsky Church, Priest Dimitry Denisov, and active volunteer children from the “Young Guard” movement in the city of Zhukovsky took part. Father Dimitry shared with the children how spiritual life is being revived in Zhukovsky and its environs: old churches are being restored, new ones are being built, parish centers are being created where believers can not only pray, but also unite for service. He spoke about how the parishes of the Zhukovsky deanery work with young people: there are Sunday schools, joint excursions, film clubs, sports and volunteer initiatives, and assistance to those in need. Particular attention was paid to the possibilities of spiritual education. The guys were keenly interested in how one can get a theological education, what programs exist, and how it fits into modern life.

Father Dimitri emphasized that faith and knowledge do not contradict each other, but complement each other: by studying theology, a person acquires not only theoretical knowledge, but also an understanding of moral principles that help in personal and public life. This meeting was another confirmation that faith...