A prayer room has been established in the center for temporary residence of elderly people and disabled individuals in Sergach.

      On September 3, 2026, at 09:20, Society In the temporary residence center for elderly citizens and disabled individuals "Bright Lake" in Sergach, a prayer room was consecrated. The initiators of creating a special space for prayer were participants of the educational program of the Corporate University of the Government of the Nizhny Novgorod Region (KUPNO) "Women's Leadership. Nizhny Novgorod Region. Season 4."

      The center simultaneously accommodates more than 30 people, including elderly individuals and people with disabilities who find themselves in difficult life situations. The institution provides them with temporary comfortable housing and a range of social services for up to six months. The appearance of the prayer room will allow residents of the center to regularly pray without leaving the institution.

      "For a person of any age, it is important to have the opportunity to turn to God — it provides internal support and helps cope with difficult life circumstances. Therefore, we wanted a space in the center where residents could be alone with themselves, pray, and receive spiritual support. I am confident that the creation of the prayer room will become an important part of the comprehensive assistance to people who are here," noted one of the initiators of the prayer room, participant of the educational program "Women's Leadership. Nizhny Novgorod Region. Season 4," Diana Voitova.

      As part of the implementation of the social project, with the blessing of the archpriest of the Sergach district, Father Sergey Kosynkin, the Church, volunteers, and program participants worked together to renovate the space, install icons, and acquire church utensils. The room was consecrated — the consecration service was performed by the archpriest with the assistance of the social ministry priest, Father Artemy Mokretsov.

      On this day, the temporary residence center for elderly citizens and disabled individuals "Bright Lake" was visited by Elena Balashova, director of the social protection department of the Sergach municipal district, Irina Kurasova, deputy head of the administration and head of the education, sports development, and youth policy department of the Sergach municipal district administration, Sergey Chikaev, director of the temporary residence center for elderly citizens and disabled individuals "Bright Lake," representatives of the Sergach deanery, and participants of the educational program "Women's Leadership. Nizhny Novgorod Region. Season 4." A prayer service was also held, along with the presentation of certificates of appreciation to project participants for their contributions to the creation of the prayer room, a small concert, and tea.

      "The prayer room will be part of the social and psycho-emotional support for those living in the center. Its creation has become an example of how participants in the program 'Women's Leadership. Nizhny Novgorod Region' help turn social initiatives into concrete changes that make the social environment more attentive to the needs of each person. I am sincerely proud of our active participants," emphasized Maria Samodelkina, vice-rector of KUPNO and head of the educational program "Women's Leadership. Nizhny Novgorod Region."

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