Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee Alexander Subbotin took part in the Easter service at the Holy Assumption Cathedral in Vitebsk
The festive moleben was officiated by Archbishop of Vitebsk and Orsha Dmitry, together with the vicar of the Vitebsk Diocese, Bishop of Drutsk Evsevy. The Holy Fire from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem was specially delivered to the temple for the service.
The Vladyka read out the Easter greeting from Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' to the clergy and parishioners.
– Our faith is the foundation of everything. Feeling the grace of Christ's Resurrection, we must hold onto Divine love. God is spirit, and the main task of our life is to cleanse our hearts and let God into them, – emphasized the Archbishop.
Alexander Subbotin presented the Vladyka with a bouquet of white roses and thanked the church for preserving the moral foundations and Orthodox traditions, which are the bedrock of the life of the Belarusian people.
– Yesterday, all believers waited with anxiety and hope for the descent of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem, and when it descended, it became clear: the Lord is once again giving people a chance to correct what can be corrected and do something good in their lives. On the bright holiday of Christ's Easter, I want to wish everyone wisdom, goodness, peace, and prosperity in every home, – said the head of the regional executive committee to those present.
– May all our deeds be done with God's help and blessing, may all people live in peace and harmony. As an Orthodox believer, I want to ask God for this year to be successful for the agrarians. I wish everyone strong health, – with these words Gennady Sabinich congratulated the parishioners.
"Christ is Risen!" – "Truly He is Risen!" echoed under the temple vaults.