Every year on the feast day of the Holy Prophet Elijah, our parish commemorates the event of the year 2000 — the ordination of Father Valery to the priesthood. Twenty-six years of tireless labor in the priestly rank have already passed.We thank God for a good shepherd and a diligent worker! The entire community congratulates our dear rector on his anniversary. We prayerfully wish that the Lord strengthens his spirit, grants him strength and grace in his further service for the benefit of the Church, in his care for the flock, and in the building up of the parish.

Many, many years at the altar of God, dear Father!