Archicatedral Name of
Most Holy Virgin Mary
Most Holy Virgin Mary
The church is open from 06:45 to 19:30
Minsk, Svoboda Square 9
Minsk, Svoboda Square 9
Christ is Risen!
HOLY MASSES
- 07:00 — in Belarusian
08:15 — in Belarusian, radio broadcast
10:00 — in Belarusian, with science for children
11:30 — in Polish
13:00 — in Belarusian
15:00 — in Belarusian, at the beginning of the Rosary to God's Mercy
16:30 — for the deaf
18:30 — in Belarusian
20:00 — in Belarusian - 07:00 — in Belarusian
08:00 — in Polish
15:00 — in Belarusian, at the beginning of the Rosary to the Divine Mercy
18:30 — in Belarusian - 07:00 — in Belarusian
08:00 — in Polish
12:00 — in Belarusian,
15:00 — in Belarusian, at the beginning of the Rosary to the Divine Mercy
18:30 — in Belarusian
HOLY WEEK 2026
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
HOLY MONDAY, HOLY TUESDAY, HOLY WEDNESDAY
7:00 AM – Holy Mass
8:00 AM – Holy Mass
6:30 PM – Holy Mass
MAD THURSDAY
10:00 AM – Holy Mass of Chrism
7:00 PM – Holy Mass of the Lord’s Supper
GOOD FRIDAY
08.30 AM – Dark Matins*
7:00 PM – Liturgy of the Passion
HOLY SATURDAY
07.30 AM – Dark Matins*
8:00 AM-6:00 PM – Blessing of the Easter Table (every 30 minutes)
9:45 PM – Solemn Easter Vigil
RESURRECTION SUNDAY
7:00 AM – Resurrection Procession and Holy Mass
10:00 AM – Holy Mass
11:30 AM – Holy Mass
1:00 PM – Holy Mass
6:30 PM – Holy Mass
*During Dark Matins, we pray the Hour of Readings and Matins from Good Friday and Holy Saturday, respectively. The texts for the prayer can be found in the mobile application “Prayer Book” or on the website https://lh.catholic.by
7:00 AM – Holy Mass
8:00 AM – Holy Mass
6:30 PM – Holy Mass
MAD THURSDAY
10:00 AM – Holy Mass of Chrism
7:00 PM – Holy Mass of the Lord’s Supper
GOOD FRIDAY
08.30 AM – Dark Matins*
7:00 PM – Liturgy of the Passion
HOLY SATURDAY
07.30 AM – Dark Matins*
8:00 AM-6:00 PM – Blessing of the Easter Table (every 30 minutes)
9:45 PM – Solemn Easter Vigil
RESURRECTION SUNDAY
7:00 AM – Resurrection Procession and Holy Mass
10:00 AM – Holy Mass
11:30 AM – Holy Mass
1:00 PM – Holy Mass
6:30 PM – Holy Mass
*During Dark Matins, we pray the Hour of Readings and Matins from Good Friday and Holy Saturday, respectively. The texts for the prayer can be found in the mobile application “Prayer Book” or on the website https://lh.catholic.by
HOLY WEEK 2025
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
HOLY MONDAY, HOLY TUESDAY, HOLY WEDNESDAY
6.40 – 7.00
7.30 – 8.00
10.00 – 13.00
14.00 – 20.00
HOLY THURSDAY
9.00 – 10.00
14.00 – 19.00
GOOD FRIDAY
10:00-19:00 and during the Adoration of the Cross
GOOD SATURDAY
8:00-19:00
There is no confession during the Easter Vigil and on Resurrection Sunday!
6.40 – 7.00
7.30 – 8.00
10.00 – 13.00
14.00 – 20.00
HOLY THURSDAY
9.00 – 10.00
14.00 – 19.00
GOOD FRIDAY
10:00-19:00 and during the Adoration of the Cross
GOOD SATURDAY
8:00-19:00
There is no confession during the Easter Vigil and on Resurrection Sunday!
Parish announcements
April 5, 2026
SOLEMNITY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
SOLEMNITY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
- April 5, SundayToday we are experiencing the most important celebration for Christians - the feast of Easter or Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord.
- April 6, MondayEaster Monday. Holy Masses at 7:00, 8:00, 12:00 and 18:30.
- There is no obligation to abstain from eating meat.
- April 12, SundayDivine Mercy Sunday, the Easter celebration ends.
- This weekThere will be no confession during the day.
ADVENT 2023
Vigilance program
21.30 — registration of participants
22.00 — preparation for Holy Mass
22.30 - Holy Mass
23.30 - payment sharing
0.00 - prayer with Psalms
0.30 — a conference
1:00 a.m. — coffee break
1.30 - Rosary
2.30 - testimony
3.30 — Wreath
4.00 — coffee break
4.30 - adoration
5.40 — blessing, end of vigil.
Everyone is invited to participate in the vigil.
Young men and women who do not have the opportunity to personally attend the vigil in the cathedral can join spiritually with the help of the online broadcast on the Catholic.by portal.
Contact with questions by phone:
+375 (29) 357 15 86 — Fr. Andrey Burak, responsible for the pastoral care of youth of the Minsk-Mogilev Archdiocese.
You can get material for preparing for the vigil and an invitation after filling out the form at the link below.
22.00 — preparation for Holy Mass
22.30 - Holy Mass
23.30 - payment sharing
0.00 - prayer with Psalms
0.30 — a conference
1:00 a.m. — coffee break
1.30 - Rosary
2.30 - testimony
3.30 — Wreath
4.00 — coffee break
4.30 - adoration
5.40 — blessing, end of vigil.
Everyone is invited to participate in the vigil.
Young men and women who do not have the opportunity to personally attend the vigil in the cathedral can join spiritually with the help of the online broadcast on the Catholic.by portal.
Contact with questions by phone:
+375 (29) 357 15 86 — Fr. Andrey Burak, responsible for the pastoral care of youth of the Minsk-Mogilev Archdiocese.
You can get material for preparing for the vigil and an invitation after filling out the form at the link below.
LENT 2026
Fr. ALEXANDER ASHMENCHUK CSMA
Fr. ALEXANDER ASHMENCHUK CSMA
PARISH RETREAT
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
7.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
8.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
12.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings for older people
18.30 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
19.20 — Stations of the Cross for adults
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
7:00 AM — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
8:00 AM — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
12.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
18.30 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
7.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
8.15 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings on Belarusian Radio
10.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings for children
11.30 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
13.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
18.30 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
7.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
8.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
12.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings for older people
18.30 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
19.20 — Stations of the Cross for adults
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
7:00 AM — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
8:00 AM — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
12.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
18.30 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
7.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
8.15 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings on Belarusian Radio
10.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings for children
11.30 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
13.00 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
18.30 — Holy Mass with retreat teachings
2023 — 2024 academic year
Catechism for children
WEDNESDAY
17:30 — First Communion group, first year of training
19:15 — First Communion group, second year of training
SATURDAY
09:30 — First Communion group, first year of training
10:00 a.m. — Catechism for the youngest (up to 7 years old)
10:30 a.m. — First Communion group, second year of training
11:00 a.m. — Preparation of teenagers for First Holy Communion (10-13 years old)
14:00 — 4th year after Holy Communion
15:00 — 3rd year after Holy Communion
16:00 — 2nd year after Holy Communion
17:00 — 1st year after Holy Communion
17:30 — First Communion group, first year of training
19:15 — First Communion group, second year of training
SATURDAY
09:30 — First Communion group, first year of training
10:00 a.m. — Catechism for the youngest (up to 7 years old)
10:30 a.m. — First Communion group, second year of training
11:00 a.m. — Preparation of teenagers for First Holy Communion (10-13 years old)
14:00 — 4th year after Holy Communion
15:00 — 3rd year after Holy Communion
16:00 — 2nd year after Holy Communion
17:00 — 1st year after Holy Communion
Everyone willing to help is invited to participate
Caritas Minsk will celebrate World Volunteer Day
On December 9 and 10, a meeting of parish Caritas volunteers of the Minsk-Mogilev Archdiocese will take place in the village of Lyaskovka (Minsk district), and then in the Cathedral Church of the Holy Name of Mary in Minsk.
THE PROGRAM
Saturday, December 9
Address: Minsk district, c. Leskovka, str. Caritas, 9 (Children's Charitable Social Rehabilitation Center of St. Luke)
The meeting for parish Caritas volunteers will be held by Sister Valeria Patsukevich of MSF, who is responsible for charitable activities in the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Family. Volunteers will summarize the results of their work and discuss areas of activity.
Sunday, December 10
Address: Minsk, sq. Svoboda, 9
Holy Mass will be held in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Mary, the celebration will be led by the Metropolitan of Minsk-Mogilev Archbishop Yusof Stanevsky on the occasion of the World Volunteer Day. Afterwards, participants will learn more about the activities of the parish Caritas.
ou can register HERE>>>
Registration by December 1 is required.
Participation is free.
Additional information can be obtained by phone:
+375 (29) 117 97 72 - Irina Famina.
THE PROGRAM
Saturday, December 9
Address: Minsk district, c. Leskovka, str. Caritas, 9 (Children's Charitable Social Rehabilitation Center of St. Luke)
The meeting for parish Caritas volunteers will be held by Sister Valeria Patsukevich of MSF, who is responsible for charitable activities in the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Family. Volunteers will summarize the results of their work and discuss areas of activity.
- 11:00 a.m. Holy Mass
- 12:00 p.m. - coffee break
- 12.20 - First meeting: "Who is a volunteer?" The spirituality of a volunteer"
- 1.30pm - Lunch
- 14.00 - II meeting: "Serving others as a way to salvation"
- 3:00 p.m. - Chaplet of Divine Mercy
- 15.20 - coffee break
- 15.45 - III meeting: "Formation of the association, pitfalls. Burnout"
- 16.30 - coffee break
- 4.45pm - Questions Answered. Ending the meeting
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 20.00 - we spend time together
Sunday, December 10
Address: Minsk, sq. Svoboda, 9
Holy Mass will be held in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Mary, the celebration will be led by the Metropolitan of Minsk-Mogilev Archbishop Yusof Stanevsky on the occasion of the World Volunteer Day. Afterwards, participants will learn more about the activities of the parish Caritas.
- 11:30 a.m. Holy Mass
- 12.40 - coffee break (lower church)
- 13.00 - "The essence of the work of parish Caritas. Values of Christian volunteerism" - Olga Labut, deputy director of the Caritas Catholic Charitable Society of the Minsk-Mohyla Archdiocese
- 1:45 p.m. - welcoming words of Archbishop Yusof Staniewski
- 14.00 - business cards of parish Caritas activities
- 2.30pm - Lunch
- 3:00 p.m. - Parish Caritas activity planning
ou can register HERE>>>
Registration by December 1 is required.
Participation is free.
Additional information can be obtained by phone:
+375 (29) 117 97 72 - Irina Famina.
Contacts:
Phone (closed):
+375 (17) 257-65-41
+375 (29) 311-37-11
E-mail: arhikatedraminsk@gmail.com
Address:
Minsk, 9 Svoboda Square
(station Neamiga or station Kastrychnitskaya)
The church is open from 06:45 to 19:30
+375 (17) 257-65-41
+375 (29) 311-37-11
E-mail: arhikatedraminsk@gmail.com
Address:
Minsk, 9 Svoboda Square
(station Neamiga or station Kastrychnitskaya)
The church is open from 06:45 to 19:30