A. Lukashenko sent greetings to the participants of the celebrations on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the transfer of the relics of St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk

June 5, Minsk / Alina Grishkevich - BELTA /. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko sent greetings to the participants of the celebrations dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the transfer of the relics of St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk, BELTA was informed by the press service of the Belarusian leader. "The glorious pages of the Fatherland's past, the flourishing of its spirituality and culture are associated with the name of this outstanding woman," the greeting reads. "She brought book wisdom and enlightenment to the Belarusians, adorned our land with beautiful monuments of art and architecture, contributed to the affirmation of the high moral ideals of the Orthodox faith in the souls of her compatriots, and tirelessly called them to live in peace and harmony, placing the happiness and prosperity of their native land above all else." "We honor St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk as the heavenly intercessor of Belarus and one of the best daughters of our people, the greatness of whose achievements does not fade through the centuries. With the support of the state, the greatest relics have been recreated - the cross and shrine of Euphrosyne of Polotsk, which have become symbols of our spiritual revival," Alexander Lukashenko noted. -0-