President of South Ossetia Anatoly Bibilov took part in the Easter service at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Tskhinval, the press service of the head of state reports.
By the beginning of the service, the Holy Fire was delivered to the Temple. As in previous years, it was brought to South Ossetia by Atsamaz Bibilov, the head of the Parliamentary Committee on Defense and Security.
The blessed fire was transferred to all the temples of the Republic.
Before the start of the festive liturgy, a cross procession took place, after which the Easter service began, conducted by Father Sergius (Kokoev).
During the festive liturgy, the priest joyfully greeted everyone: “Christ is Risen! Chyrysti raigas! " The worshipers answered: “Truly He is Risen! Baelvyrd Raigas! "
On this joyful and bright holiday, parishioners brought with them cakes and Easter eggs, which the priest consecrated at the end of the festive service.
