Prayer room opened in Balakovo, Saratov Region

A prayer room was opened in the Balakovo hospital in summer. A library of spiritual literature works in the hospital. People under treatment can read books, newspapers and magazines. Librarians bring literature to those who cannot move.

Rev. Maxim Skorokhodov, rector of the Church of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, comes to the hospital twice a week to conduct a prayer service to Great Martyr Panteleimon or Holy Archbishop Luke (Voino-Yasenetsky) of Simferopol.

Also conducted are the Sacraments of Confession, Communion and Extreme Unction.

Diocese of Saratov