Governor of the region Alexey Russkikh, government officials, and heads of departments congratulated the head of the metropolis on the significant anniversarytranslated

July 31 is the birthday of Metropolitan Longin of Simbirsk and Novospassky.

At the Simbirsk Diocesan Administration, the governor of the Ulyanovsk region, Alexey Russkikh, congratulated Vladyka on his significant anniversary—his 65th birthday:

— On behalf of the residents of the Ulyanovsk region, as well as on my own behalf, I express my deep gratitude for everything that you do for your fellow countrymen and compatriots, for the benefit of our region and all of Russia. For pastoral care for his parishioners, for his wise word and active care, for his leadership of the Simbirsk diocese and active participation in the life of the Simbirsk-Ulyanovsk region.

The regional governor thanked the head of the metropolis for his great contribution to the overall work to preserve unity and harmony, and wished him good health and prosperity.

The head of the city of Ulyanovsk, Alexander Boldakin, in his congratulations, expressed gratitude to the Bishop for his attention to issues of education and spiritual and moral education, his willingness to support creative initiatives and conduct an open dialogue with society.

Chairman of the Simbirsk (Ulyanovsk) regional branch of the IPO “Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society” Vasily Gvozdev conveyed to Vladyka a congratulatory address from the head of…