Head of state takes part in solemn event "Prayer for Belarus"

2 октября 2015

2000 people are singing at the moment about our country and peace. The head of state takes part in the solemn event "Prayer for Belarus".

The ceremony takes place at the Memorial Church of All Saints. Today, Belarusian soldiers who died far from their homeland were commemorated in the niches of the temple. The Head of State took part in the ceremony of laying a capsule with the soil from places of burial.

Ministers, diplomats and businessmen as well as the Head of State, together with his three sons prayed for those who sacrificed their lives and secured Independence for future generations.

The large-scale musical and patriotic event brought together representatives of various religions. Orthodox, Catholics, Muslims, Jews, met with the President in the warm atmosphere of the White Hall and talked about the interaction of church and state as the guarantor of spiritual and cultural values.

The miraculous icon of the Mother of God Tenderness arrived in Minsk today. Seraphim of Sarov prayed to this image throughout his life.