10 thousand believers participated in a procession on Easter in Nizhny Novgorod — photo

      On April 12, 2026, at 20:27, Society In Nizhny Novgorod, an Easter procession took place. In 2026, ten thousand believers participated in the procession, reported the Nizhny Novgorod Metropolis. The walking column passed from the Kremlin to the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral at the Confluence. For this, several central streets and the Kanavinsky Bridge were specially closed.

      Along the entire route, participants of the procession were accompanied by the ringing of bells and Easter hymns, while Metropolitan Georgy of Nizhny Novgorod and Arzamas distributed wooden painted eggs to participants and passersby.

      The procession concluded with the blessing of traditional Easter treats — a 780-kilogram Easter cake and a 250-kilogram kulich, which were then distributed to the faithful.

      Let us remind you that on April 12, an exhibition of wooden church sculpture from the Nizhny Novgorod region was also opened in Nizhny Novgorod. The event was attended by Governor Gleb Nikitin and Metropolitan Georgy. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.