« Bishop Matthew of Sourozh met with the family of the Rector of 4 parishes of the Northern English Deanery, Priest Anatoli Vihrov »

On December 9, 2022, as part of an archpastoral visit to the Diocesan District of Northern England and Wales, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh met with the family of Priest Anatoli Vihrov, Rector of the parishes of Blessed Xenia of St.Petersburg in Leeds, of the Meeting of the Lord in Bradford, of the Nativity of Christ in Kingston-upon-Hull and Sts Constantine and Helena Equal-to-the-Apostles in York.

During the meeting, Vladyka Matthew discussed with Father Anatoli the current issues of the parish life of communities in Northern England in recent times. The Archpastor noted with satisfaction the positive dynamics in the development of parishes and expressed gratitude for the expansion of the geography of pilgrimages and missionary work.

At the end of the meeting, Vladyka Matthew emphasized the special role of matushkas in the development of parish life and wished Fr. Anatoly's wife Elena wisdom and God's help in her service and in the upbringing of children.