On May 22 His Eminence Cardinal Kazimir Sviontek imparted the sacrament of confirmation to 48 believers of the parish of St. John the Baptist in Minsk.

“As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, he saw heaven opening and the Spirit coming down on him like a dove” (Mark 1, 10). His Eminence called on the candidates to develop the gifts of the Holy Ghost and to preserve the dignity of God’s children.

F. Igor Lashuk, dean of the parish, offered congratulations to Cardinal Kazimir Sviontek on the occasion of the 13th anniversary of his Episcopal ordination.

F. Igor Lashuk, dean of the parish, and F. Genady Kucharevich, dean of the parish of the Mother of God of the Rosary, concelebrated the Holy Mass.

S. Renata prepared the candidates for the sacrament of confirmation.