St. Tatiana’s Day in Moscow. On January 25th, in commemoration of the martyr St. Tatiana, his Holiness Kirill, the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, performed a liturgy at the Chapel of Lomonosov …More
St. Tatiana’s Day in Moscow.
On January 25th, in commemoration of the martyr St. Tatiana, his Holiness Kirill, the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, performed a liturgy at the Chapel of Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU). Tatiana was a young Christian who suffered for the faith in Rome. After her martyrdom, she was venerated as a saint. Tatiana is famous in Russia as the patron saint of students.
After the Bolshevik Revolution, the church’s building was used as a theatre; it was reconsecrated in 1995. On her feast day this year, which is also Moscow State University’s 255th anniversary, the Patriarch dedicated his prayers to the students, teachers and scientists. The Rector of the University suggested that a collaboration treaty between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Council of Rectors should be established.
In his speech to the faithful, the Patriarch said: “There are many wonderful people among today’s youth. In the past year, I have met lots of them, and I will never forget the gleam in their eyes, their pure hearts, their sincere willingness to get to know the truth and their readiness to perform heroic deeds. They should set an example for others -- and I am sure that they will. Our Church will do its best to increase the number of those who do not fall into the mire of sin, because the future of our motherland depends on such people. Remember this day and pray, because the Patriarch very much needs your prayers and those from our scientific community.”
On January 25th, in commemoration of the martyr St. Tatiana, his Holiness Kirill, the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, performed a liturgy at the Chapel of Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU). Tatiana was a young Christian who suffered for the faith in Rome. After her martyrdom, she was venerated as a saint. Tatiana is famous in Russia as the patron saint of students.
After the Bolshevik Revolution, the church’s building was used as a theatre; it was reconsecrated in 1995. On her feast day this year, which is also Moscow State University’s 255th anniversary, the Patriarch dedicated his prayers to the students, teachers and scientists. The Rector of the University suggested that a collaboration treaty between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Council of Rectors should be established.
In his speech to the faithful, the Patriarch said: “There are many wonderful people among today’s youth. In the past year, I have met lots of them, and I will never forget the gleam in their eyes, their pure hearts, their sincere willingness to get to know the truth and their readiness to perform heroic deeds. They should set an example for others -- and I am sure that they will. Our Church will do its best to increase the number of those who do not fall into the mire of sin, because the future of our motherland depends on such people. Remember this day and pray, because the Patriarch very much needs your prayers and those from our scientific community.”