Magnitogorsk diocese: yesterday, today, tomorrow

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, because she succeeds in interesting and fascinating events to please both parishioners of all ages, and people far from Orthodoxy.

History and facts

In the period 2006-2008, the diocese was called the Magnitogorsk vicar. The independent Magnitogorsk and Verkhneuralsk eparchy appeared on July 26, 2012. It was separated from the diocese of Chelyabinsk, and then was given to the beginning of the newly formed metropolitan Chelyabinsk.

At present, it unites the parishes of the Magnitogorsk and Locomotive City Districts, Nagaybak, Kizil, Kartalinsky, Verkhneuralsky, Bredinsky and Agapov districts of the Chelyabinsk region. Under the diocese, 67 parishes (of which 37 are registered), Simeono-Anne nunnery (Kizilskoye village), the spiritual and educational center named after Metropolitan Krutitsky. The cathedral is Voznesensky in the city of Magnitogorsk. The diocese has its official website, pages in social networks, a monthly printed edition.

Good deeds

In Agapovka, at the church of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God, a group of charity was created, which helps the lonely old people morally and materially. In Magnitogorsk there is a bus of mercy - every day, in addition to Sundays, there is a visiting team working on it, which delivers medicines, warm clothes and hot food to the needy. Sometimes she is accompanied by a licensed doctor. Every day from 8 to 18 poor people can gratuitously take clothes and shoes at the item of clothing at the Archangel Michael's temple in Magnitogorsk. There is also a charitable canteen.

The Voznesensky Magnitogorsk cathedral operates the youth club "Alpha and Omega". At 7 pm every Tuesday young people gather in the administrative building of the church to talk about faith, God, the meaning of life. The item of clothing is organized at the St. Nicholas Church in Magnitogorsk, where you can hand over unnecessary things to those in need. Daily charitable dining rooms also operate at these temples: from 12 to 16 hours in Voznesensky (up to 100 people) and from 12 to hours in St. Nicholas (up to 50 people). From visitors requires a neat appearance and the absence of a state of intoxication.

The Magnitogorsk diocese today

A lot has been done, and many plans for the future. The news of the Magnitogorsk diocese often appears in city reports. In December 2016, he received his first tranche of a shelter for women in a crisis situation, with the Magnitogorsk Diocese - "Home for Mom." On December 25, a charity Christmas fair began to operate , where various handicrafts and handmade goods were sold, and funds from their sale were sent to help poor citizens. The contest of children's drawings "Beauty of God's World" was held. Creations of the winners were exhibited in the local drama theater.

On January 7, 2017, the Magnitogorsk diocese hosted traditional Christmas trees, where children from low-income families, students of Sunday schools and social institutions were invited.

February was marked by the Second Youth Forum of the Diocese, where a scientific conference of schoolchildren is held, an excursion-quest in the museum named after. Romazan, the performance of the Military Search Squad. 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 people could see historical ballroom dances, take part in master classes, attend a charity fair. Everyone can become a dancer directly by prior request.

Soon

By Easter the Magnitogorsk diocese prepares a lot of memorable and interesting events for Magnitogorsk citizens and residents of the surrounding areas. It is planned to hold the Easter car rally, where every car enthusiast can participate, decorating his transport with Easter symbols for his taste and imagination. There will be a city contest of applied art "Easter Egg" and a traditional charity fair.

It is noteworthy that events based on Orthodoxy, the Magnitogorsk diocese seeks to make interesting for every citizen.