Virtual exhibition «Strong in spirit and faith», dedicated to the 115th anniversary of the transfer of the relics of Saint Euphrosyne of Polotsk to Polotsk

The website of the National Historical Archives of Belarus has posted a virtual exhibition «Strong in spirit and faith», dedicated to the 115th anniversary of the transfer of the relics of Saint Euphrosyne of Polotsk to Polotsk.

The exhibition presents documents that reflect the difficult path of the return to her homeland of the heavenly protector of Belarus, the great enlightener, ascetic and patron of the arts. Among them are the ceremonies and procedures for the solemn meeting of the relics of the saint, developed in detail for each area through which the procession with the shrine passed. With the help of other presented documents, various aspects of the preparation of this significant event for believers are covered: maintaining order, providing food and accommodation, temporary rest for participants in the celebrations, organizing medical care, fire and anti-epidemiological protection, etc.

You can see the contents of the exhibition here.

In the photo: Exhibition banner