In the colony for life convicts held a wedding
The service was headed by Priest Alexander Golyaykin.
In Mordovian penal colony No. 6, the sacrament of the wedding took place for a convict serving a life sentence and his legal wife. According to the information provided by the regional department of the Federal Penitentiary Service, the Orthodox wedding ceremony took place directly on the territory of the correctional institution.
The service was conducted by Priest Alexander Golyaykin, who acts as assistant to the head of the colony for interaction with believers.
Before the ceremony, the priest held a conversation with the newlyweds, explaining to them the meaning of the true Christian union.
During the dialogue, the priest emphasized the importance of mutual loyalty, support and preservation of marriage ties.
Father Alexander stressed that mutual respect and deep feelings for each other should be preserved, despite the most difficult trials of life.
On the eve of the wedding ceremony, the spouses were given the opportunity to pass the sacraments of confession and communion.
After completing the wedding ceremony, the priest gave the newlyweds a blessing to live together.
Thanks to this, the ceremony of joining hearts was held in strict accordance with the canonical rules of the Orthodox Church.
The administration of the correctional institution stressed the high importance of maintaining family ties for persons in prison.
