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25.09.2025 01:52
Рымска-каталіцкая парафія св. Яна Хрысціцеля ў г. Мінску
The Ruthenian Catholic Parish of St. John the Baptist in Minsk was established in 1991, when the Ruthenian Catholic community in Minsk, Belarus, was revived. The parish is part of the Archdiocese of Minsk-Mohilev and the Ruthenian Catholic Church in Belarus. It is located in the Krasny Bor district of Minsk.
The parish serves the spiritual needs of the Ruthenian Catholic community in Minsk and the surrounding areas. It conducts regular Masses, sacraments, and religious education classes for children and adults. The parish also organizes various cultural and social events for the community.
The church building, which is used for parish activities, is located at 117 Krasnoarmeiskaya Street. It was built in the late 19th century as a Roman Catholic church and was later used as a warehouse. The parish acquired the building in 1998 and restored it to its original state, with the support of the Belarusian government and the international community.
The parish is led by Father Dmitry Kashynets, who was appointed as the first pastor in 1991. He is assisted by a number of priests and lay leaders. The parish community is made up of both Belarusian and Polish-speaking members, reflecting the historic diversity of the Ruthenian Catholic Church in Belarus.
The Ruthenian Catholic Parish of St. John the Baptist in Minsk plays an important role in preserving and promoting the Ruthenian Catholic tradition in Belarus. It fosters interfaith dialogue and cooperation, and contributes