Dear brothers and sisters!

 

I am sincerely very happy that quite a lot of people find the strength and opportunities to come to the Church, participate in the divine Service and begin the Holy Sacraments, because we live by the Eucharist. And at the same time, I am also glad that some of our parishioners wisely and prudently decide to refrain from going to public places for the time being. 

We hope that the wise Providence of God will soon resolve everything more or less, and this situation will be a wise instruction to us and a reminder of something more. We have been talking about it in time the quarantine months.

 

And, of course, I am still always happy to receive letters, messages and calls from our parishioners, who, despite the complexity of the situation, are becoming more numerous. People turn to Christ and his Church. But, unfortunately, I just can't physically address everyone personally, start a dialogue, or invite you to the Church. But, of course, my mind and heart contain every word of the dialogue, a request for advice and for prayer from each people - who have long been a parishioner of our Church or are just interested in our Church. So again and again I invite you to contact me without any embarrassment in any way you can, just to talk even for no reason. A priest is always, first of all, a spiritual friend of every person.

 

I wish you all the true joy of Sunday and the intercession of the Holy glorious and all-praiseworthy first-honor apostles Peter and Paul! These people are amazing lights of the Christian faith. They turned out to be bright opposites of each other: starting from the fact that Paul was a noble and educated citizen of Rome, who left many theological messages and letters, and Peter - the son of a poor fisherman, who won everyone with exceptional love, purity of heart and simplicity of wisdom. Yet they both equally managed to show the evidence of divine Love, joy, peace, and wisdom.

 

• to continue to stay at home for those who, due to their age and health status, are particularly at risk of infection;
• stay at home for those who feel at least the slightest signs of illness;
• stay at home for those who have recently been in contact with sick people, even if it is "an ordinary cold»;
• during your stay in the Church, keep a sufficient distance from other parishioners, with the exception of your family members;
• if possible use face masks;
• do not bring food to the temple, because there will be no communal meals during this time.