St. Makary (Glukharev) of Altai (†1847) founded the Altai mission in 1830. He was glorified by the Russian Orthodox Church in 2000 and is commemorated on May 18/31.
Bishop Mitrophan (Znosko-Borovsky)
The experience of the spiritual life of our brothers in Christ, who achieved knowledge of the purpose and meaning of life, provides examples of the attitude with which we must enter the opening gates of the Holy Lenten days.
The visit of the Holy Belt has been extended by three days until March 7 due to the overwhelming turnout of the faithful.