12-04-2026, Antwerp

Archbishop Simon of Brussels and Belgium led the solemn Easter service in Antwerp.

On the night of the feast of the Resurrection of Christ, Archbishop Simon of Brussels and Belgium celebrated the solemn Easter service at the Church of the Nativity of Christ in Antwerp.

At 11:20 PM, the Easter Midnight Office was celebrated, followed by a procession with the cross, festal matins, and the hierarchical Divine Liturgy. His Eminence was assisted by church clergymen - Priest Kliment Samovarov and Deacon Vladimir Shitikov. The parish choir, directed by E. A. Lanskaya, sang.

Before and after the service, the blessing of Easter cakes and paskas took place in the church.

Following the Divine Liturgy, the artos was blessed, followed by a festive meal. During the meal, congratulations on the Passover of Christ continued, and all present shared in the joy of the shared celebration.

During the morning hours of the feast, a late Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the church, led by the church's rector, Priest Ioann Nedosekin, with Deacon Oleg Ageenko serving alongside him.