Travelers can pray before their flight in the airport chapel of Krasnoyarsk
In the airport of Siberia's city, Kransoyarsk, a new Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, a patron saint known to shield travelers, has been unveiled. The holy sanctuary is expected to function as a tranquil space for both travelers and airport employees to offer prayers and find solace.
Father Dionysius from the Church of Saint John the Baptist performed the consecration ceremony. He also led a service of gratitude on Victory Day and a memorial service for the fallen soldiers.
The airport press department shared their sentiment, stating, "This contemporary church will serve as a prayer and seclusion spot for not just passengers, but airport staff as well."
In fact, churches in honor of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker can already be found in Moscow and Saint Petersburg airports. This saint, revered by Christians across the globe, is believed to guard travelers, sailors, orphans, prisoners, and people of all walks of life.
In pictures: Kransoyarsk airport
Just as travelers in Moscow and Saint Petersburg airports find consolation and guidance in these church dedications, airport employees in Kransoyarsk too, now have a sacred space to revere their faith amidst the bustle and stress of airport life. A symbol of faith integral to the Russian customs and traditions, these church dedications bring spiritual support to devotees passing through these transport hubs.
- The new church in Kransoyarsk airport, dedicated to Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, serves as a section for both travelers and airport employees to find solace and offer prayers, just like the churches in Moscow and Saint Petersburg airports.
- Father Dionysius, the Church of Saint John the Baptist's priest, performed the consecration ceremony for the church in Kransoyarsk, a job he also did for the Victory Day service of gratitude and the memorial service for fallen soldiers.
- Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, a patron saint known to shield travelers, is also believed to guard sailors, orphans, prisoners, and people of all walks of life, making the news of his latest church dedication in Kransoyarsk a significant addition to lifestyle and travel sectors.
- With the unveiling of a contemporary church dedicated to Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, the Kransoyarsk airport now offers a notable lifestyle feature that adds to its tranquil and spiritual ambiance, providing a unique travel experience for passengers and airport employees alike.
