Presentation of the academic edition “The Old Believers in Gomel Region 1918-1991. Documents and Materials”

The Central Municipal Gertsen Library (in Gomel) hosted a presentation of the academic book “The Old Believers in Gomel Region 1918-1991. Documents and Materials” published by the State Archives of Gomel Region.

The event coincided with the celebration of the Day of Orthodox Book and the Year of Small Homeland.

The presentation was opened by Director of Gomel Public Libraries System, Tatiana Vlasova, who congratulated Archbishop Stefan of Gomel and Zhlobin on his elevation to the rank of archbishop.

In his welcome speech Archbishop Stefan of Gomel and Zhlobin introduced the public to the history of the Old Believers in this country and shared his impressions on the book.

Among the participants at the book presentation were representatives of archival and cultural institutions, the Church-Historical Commission of Gomel Eparchy, faculty of the Skorina State University of Gomel, museum workers, scholarly public, etc.