On March 1, Cheesefare Sunday, a Liturgy was served at the parish of the Kazan icon of the Mother of God in Vung Tau. Most worshippers have received the Holy Mysteries of Christ.
On this day, the warden of our parish has a personal holiday – his birthday. After the Liturgy priest Eugene congratulated Igor Bulkin and presented him an award from his Holiness Patriarch Kirill – the Jubilee medal “in memory of the 100th anniversary of the restoration of the Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church”.
In the evening, Vespers was served with the ceremony of forgiveness. After the service, during agape meal, fr Eugene told about the Lent, its significance, features and opportunities.