Anniversary procession to Pochaiv announced in Vinnytsia Eparchy

Metropolitan Varsonofy blessing the cross procession. Photo: eparhia.vinnica.ua

From 19 to 26 August 2021, the twentieth-anniversary procession from the Holy Trinity Convent of Brailiv to the Holy Dormition Pochaiv Lavra will take place, reports the press service of the Vinnytsia Eparchy.

Before the start of the procession, a prayer service will be held at the Trinity Cathedral of the convent, after which the cross procession will be led by Metropolitan Varsonofy with the clergy of the eparchy.

In the Vinnytsia Eparchy, everyone is invited to take part in a common prayer, and it is also recommended to consult with experienced cross-walkers or with the coordinator of the procession, Archimandrite Joasaph (Kovetsky), before starting the procession.

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