Convicted persons in the Ulyanovsk region received the opportunity to confess and commune

The Divine Liturgy was held for convicts who are on the site, which functions as a correctional center at the prison of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in the Ulyanovsk region. For those who wish, this became an opportunity to take part in worship directly on the territory of the institution.

The liturgy was performed by Hieromonk Nectarius, who heads the prison service department of the Melekessk and Cherdaklin diocese. During the meeting, the convicts could not only attend the service, but also take part in the church sacraments.

In particular, those who wish were given the opportunity to confess. After that, many of those present took part in the sacrament of Communion.

Conducting such services becomes an opportunity for convicted believers to continue their religious life even while in the institution. Confession, prayer and participation in the liturgy can have special significance for a person at a time when the habitual way of life is seriously limited.

The Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in the Ulyanovsk region also notes the spiritual and moral component of such meetings. Religious activities are considered as one of the ways of moral support of convicts, as well as an opportunity to think about their actions and future life.