Orthodox Christians of Kabardino-Balkaria sent presents to Chechen children

On 23 December 2005, dean of the Orthodox churches in Kabardino-Balkaria Archpriest Valentin Bobylev visited the Republican children’s’ rehabilitation center ‘Raduga’ (‘Rainbow’) where children of the Chechen Republic are treated.

The visit took place in the framework of a charity action, participating in which were Orthodox parishes of Kabardino-Balkaria, Republican film and video association and law enforcement officers.

Archpriest Valentin Bobylev presented children with toys and expressed his hope for these presents to be a visible sign of the beginning of a new peaceful life for the scorched by war children. ‘We become closer to one another and become capable of living in peace and accord only when our souls become close to One True God’, he said.