Although the Diocese of Magnitogorsk arose not so long ago, its history is already illuminated by a memorable list of good and bright deeds. In addition, she does not turn away from modern realities, which is why she succeeds in pleasing interesting and fascinating events both to parishioners of all ages and to people far from Orthodoxy.
History and Facts
In the period 2006-2008, the diocese was called Magnitogorsk Vicar. The independent Magnitogorsk and Verkhneuralskaya diocese appeared on July 26, 2012. It was separated from the diocese of Chelyabinsk, and then was given over to the newly formed metropolis of Chelyabinsk.
Currently, it unites the parishes of Magnitogorsk and Lokomotivny urban okrug, Nagaybaksky, Kizilsky, Kartalinsky, Verkhneuralsky, Bredinsky and Agapovsky districts of the Chelyabinsk region. Under the diocese of 67 parishes (of which 37 are registered), the Simeono-Annensky Convent (village of Kizilskoye), a spiritual and educational center named after Metropolitan Krutitsky. The cathedral is Ascension in the city of Magnitogorsk. The diocese has its own official website, pages on social networks, a monthly print publication.
Good deeds
In Agapovka, a charity group was created at the church of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God, which helps lonely old people morally and financially. There is a mercy bus in Magnitogorsk - every day, in addition to Sunday, an exit team works on it, which delivers medicines, warm clothes and hot meals to those in need. Sometimes she is accompanied by a certified doctor. Every day, from 8 to 18, the poor can donate clothes and shoes at the clothing help point at the church of the Archangel Michael in Magnitogorsk. There is also a charity canteen.
At the Ascension Magnitogorsk Cathedral operates the youth club "Alpha and Omega." At 7 pm every Tuesday, young people gather in the administrative building of the temple to talk about faith, God, the meaning of life. A clothing assistance center is also organized at St. Nicholas Church of Magnitogorsk, where you can hand over unnecessary things to those in need. Daily charity canteens also operate at these churches: from 12 to 16 hours in Voznesensky (up to 100 people) and from 12 to hours in St. Nicholas (up to 50 people). Visitors are required to have a neat appearance and lack of intoxication.
Magnitogorsk diocese today
A lot has been done, and many plans for the future. News of the Magnitogorsk diocese often appears in city bulletins. In December 2016, he received his first tranche, a shelter for women in crisis, under the diocese of Magnitogorsk - “House for Mom”. On December 25, a charity Christmas fair began to function , where various handicrafts, hand-made items were sold, and the proceeds from their sale were used to help poor citizens. A contest of children's drawings "The Beauty of God's Peace" was held. The creations of the winners were exhibited at the local drama theater.
On January 7, 2017, the Magnitogorsk diocese held traditional Christmas trees, where children from low-income families, pupils of Sunday schools and social institutions were invited.
February was marked by the Second Youth Forum of the Diocese, which hosts a scientific conference of schoolchildren, an excursion quest in the Museum. Romazan, representation of the Military Search Unit. February 18 - the first hockey tournament among men's teams for the Diocese Cup.
But the main event of February is the Sretensky Ball, where everyone could see historical ballroom dancing, participate in master classes, attend a charity fair. Anyone can become a dancer directly by prior request.
Soon
By Easter, the Magnitogorsk diocese is preparing many memorable and interesting events for Magnitogorsk residents and residents of the surrounding areas. It is planned to hold an Easter rally, where every car enthusiast can participate, decorating their vehicles with Easter symbols for their taste and imagination. An Easter Egg city contest of applied arts and a traditional charity fair will be held.
It is noteworthy that the events, which are based on Orthodoxy, the Magnitogorsk diocese seeks to make interesting for every citizen.