The Day of Remembrance of Saint Euphrosyne of Polotsk was solemnly celebrated in Polotsk
The celebrations began with a festive liturgy in the Saint Sophia Cathedral. Then, the faithful proceeded in a religious procession to the Saint Euphrosyne Convent, where all attendees were congratulated by Vladimir Terentyev, Chairman of the Regional Council of Deputies, Nikolai Shevchuk, Chairman of the Polotsk District Executive Committee, member of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, and Metropolitan Pavel of Minsk and Zaslavl, Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus.
Educational and cultural institutions hosted enlightenment events glorifying the name of Euphrosyne and reminding of the significance of her spiritual feat.
Euphrosyne of Polotsk became the first East Slavic woman canonized by the Orthodox Church and the only saint revered by all Christian denominations. Through the power of faith, goodness, and wisdom, she contributed to establishing peace in the Slavic lands, enlightenment, and the spread of the Christian way of life.
