120-The Anniversary of the Discovery of the Relics of the Prep. St. Seraphim of Sarov and the Cathedral of Kursk Saints

On the day of the 120th anniversary of the discovery of the relics of Rev. St. Seraphim of Sarov and the Cathedral of the Kursk Saints in the monastery of the Root Hermitage in 16:00 An all-night vigil was held at the monastery compound, which was headed by the abbot of the monastery, Abbot Seraphim (Kotelnikov) in concelebration with the manager of the metochion, Hieromonk Nikita (Merkulova), and on the day of the feast, a moleben with an akathist to the Saint and the Divine Liturgy were served to the water-blessed, which was headed by the manager of the metochion in concelebration of the dean of the monastery, Hieromonk Agapius and the clergy of the Zolotukhinsky deanery. After the service, a festive concert and a meal were held.

In the monastery itself the day before – All-Night Vigil, For a holiday – Divine Liturgy, headed by the abbot of the monastery, Abbot Seraphim (Kotelnikov) co-served by Archpriest Andrei Filatov, rector of Holy Trinity Church. Stary Oskol and Archpriest Konstantin of the Tver Metropolis. After the Divine Liturgy, a moleben was performed for St. Seraphim and the Kursk Saints.

Many years were proclaimed to the father abbot in honor of his nameday. On behalf of the brethren of the monastery, the abbot was congratulated by the treasurer of the monastery, Hieromonk Alexy (Kravtsov), presented an icon of St. John of Shanghai and a bouquet of flowers. Father Andrew and his flock joined the congratulations, Abbess Elizabeth of St. Alexis Zolotukhinsky Monastery, employees of the monastery of the Root Hermitage and its parishioners.

After the meal, according to tradition, a procession to the holy spring took place, where a prayer service was served;.