The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord was celebrated at the Starocherkassk Army Cathedral of Christ’s Resurrection. The Divine Liturgy was led by the senior priest of the cathedral, archpriest Valery Voloshchuk.

O Christ God, You have ascended in Glory, / granting joy to Your disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit. / Through the blessing they were assured / that You are the Son of God, / the Redeemer of the world!(troparion of the holiday)