Bishop Methodius conducted the liturgy at the Holy Trinity Church in Zainsk.

      On Thursday of the fifth week of Great Lent, the archpastor prayed together with the parishioners. On March 26, a special service took place in the main church of Zainsk. On Thursday of the fifth week of Great Lent, which in church tradition is called the Thursday of the Great Canon, the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts was led by Bishop Methodius of Almetyevsk and Bugulma. Local priests, headed by the rector of the church, Priest Rodion Sadykov, served alongside the bishop. During the service, dozens of parishioners were able to receive the Holy Mysteries of Christ. At the end of the service, the archpastor thanked everyone present for their joint prayer. He wished the parishioners strength and God's help on the remaining path to the main holiday — the Bright Resurrection of Christ, which this year Orthodox Christians will celebrate on April 12.

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      Bishop Methodius celebrated the liturgy in the Holy Trinity Church of Zainsk. On Thursday of the fifth week of Great Lent, the archpastor prayed together with the parishioners. On March 26, a special service took place in the main church of Zainsk. 14:22 28.03.2026 News of Zainsk - Zainsk

      Bishop Methodius celebrated the liturgy in the Holy Trinity Church of Zainsk. On Thursday of the fifth week of Great Lent, the archpastor prayed together with the parishioners. On March 26, a special service took place in the main church of Zainsk. 14:21 28.03.2026 Zainsk-Inform - Zainsk

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