In the Viciebsk region on the initiative of the head of the Smolensk Diocesan Commission on Orthodox libraries and literature departments Orthodox Archpriest Mikhail Gorovoy appeared first in the Department of Orthodox literature. Open it in Lozna.

The opening ceremony of the Belarusian side was attended by the chairman of the District Council of Deputies, the deputy head of the district executive committee, a representative of the eparchy of Viciebsk, etc .; with Russia – Head of Rudnya district of ​​culture, the director of high school #1, mining and others.

In his speech, Father Michael said that this department should be the center of a new generation of spiritual, moral and patriotic education. You can find all the necessary literature, those who are interested in local history, the history of the Orthodox churches, the spiritual richness of Christian holidays. In addition, he hopes that over time will earn a lecture hall where a discussion of Orthodox films and books will be conducted.

Secretary of Viciebsk Eparchy Archpriest Vladimir Ryazanovich emphasized the importance to remember about their roots and origins. He said that even with the development of science and technology, modern developments which it is advisable to use it, we must not forget about the traditions that have come down to us through the centuries.

In addition to the congratulatory speeches attending the opening ceremony graced the small concert program.

Elizabeth Zolotnova