The feast day was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

On the feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos, according to a long-standing tradition, the festive Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos was celebrated by Bishop Ignatius of Polotsk and Glubokoye.

His Grace was met at the gates of the cathedral grounds by the Chairman of the Glubokoye District Executive Committee, Petr Belus, and the Chairman of the Glubokoye District Council of Deputies, Vera Telitsa.

Petr Belus noted: "We are sincerely glad to welcome you to our Glubokoye land. Your presence today fills our hearts with special joy and spiritual strength. We wish you good health, wisdom in your endeavors, and abundant divine assistance in all your good undertakings. May your pastoral path be illuminated by the light of faith and love."

Vera Telitsa, addressing Bishop Ignatius, said: "It is a great honor for us to receive you on this bright holiday. We appreciate your care for the spiritual development of our flock and always welcome your visits. We wish you inexhaustible grace, strength, and inspiration in your service for the benefit of the Church and our people."

Today, September 21, Orthodox believers celebrate one of the greatest holidays – the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos.

This significant day brought together many parishioners at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos in Glubokoye.

Special guests at the parish feast were representatives of the district authorities. The Chairman of the Glubokoye District Executive Committee, Petr Belus, and the Chairman of the Glubokoye District Council of Deputies, Vera Telitsa, congratulated the благочинный of the Glubokoye district, Archpriest Mikhail Isoitko, and the rector of the cathedral, Archpriest Sergey Gromyko, on this bright event.

In their congratulations, Pyotr Belus and Vera Telitsa emphasized the spiritual significance of the holiday for the residents of the Glubokoye district, wishing the clergy good health, peace, and well-being, and the parishioners spiritual strength and God's help in all good deeds. They noted the important role of the church in preserving traditional values and strengthening the moral foundations of society.

Today, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, has become a time of deep spiritual celebration for believers gathered at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Glubokoye.

The festive Divine Liturgy, led by Bishop Ignatius of Polotsk and Glubokoye, took place in an atmosphere of reverence and prayer.

Clergy and parishioners offered their prayers, glorifying the Nativity of Her who became the Mother of the Savior of the world. Chants filled with solemnity and humility accompanied the service, creating a special atmosphere of unity with God. On this day, every believer had the opportunity to touch grace, feel the presence of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and strengthen their faith. The service was filled with deep meaning, reminding of the purity, humility, and boundless love embodied by the Mother of God. Parishioners, including long-time parishioners of the cathedral and guests of the city, participated in the sacraments with reverence, feeling a special connection to their spiritual heritage.

The Chairman of the Glubokoye District Executive Committee, Pyotr Belus, after the service, congratulated His Grace Bishop Ignatius, the clergy, and the parishioners of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the great holiday – the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, wishing everyone festive joy, health, and success, pure and bright thoughts, peace, and well-being.

In turn, Bishop Ignatius of Polotsk and Glubokoye thanked Pyotr Kazimirovich for his congratulations, for the prayerful unity, for sharing the joy of the celebration with all the numerous worshippers, and wished the head of the district strength, God's help in his work, and good assistants.