【慈幼通訊社－莫斯科訊】－儘管寒冷的天氣和降雪使氣溫僅有零下22度，莫斯科的慈幼會會院和孤兒院在2月4日慶祝鮑思高神父瞻禮中，卻充滿溫暖與喜悅。參加人數超出預期，合照中亦未能包含全部的來賓，可見此城市的慈幼會充滿關愛與親密。
一場盛大的慶祝活動
此次慶典聚集了各方的人群。慈幼會修女、舊生、青年、恩人以及慈幼家庭的朋友們共同參加慶祝活動，使聖鮑思高瞻禮的悠久傳統盛事在莫斯科慈幼家庭重現。
強大的外交和國際的臨在
慶典因各界的來賓參加而更顯豐富。到場的有阿根廷大使及其秘書、義大利大使館的外交團成員、在俄羅斯的義大利協會（AIIR）代表，包括積極參與慈善活動的義大利婦女會，以及來自波蘭和德國大使館的代表。他們的參與彰顯了慈幼會的使命所享有的尊重與信任。
以義大利精神向鮑思高神父致敬
為了向鮑思高神父的義大利根源致敬，慶典展現出濃鬱的義大利特色。在彌撒聖祭後，是文化戲劇表演，生動描繪了義大利的古代、中世紀與現代的各個時期。這場五光十色、寓意深刻的演出深深吸引了觀眾，獲得了熱烈的好評。
慈幼會在莫斯科會省傳教三十多年
莫斯科的鮑思高孤兒院已經為貧困和被遺棄的兒童服務超過三十年。雖然鮑思高神父的慶典傳統上定於1月31日舉行（事實上已在堂區慶祝），但孤兒院的慶典則安排在稍後的平日，以便讓更多人參加。由於主教生病缺席，今年的瞻禮日感恩祭由在莫斯科慈幼會會院院長Dariusz Gojko神父主持。
兄弟情誼與希望的慶典
慶典在充滿喜悅、兄弟情誼和感恩的歡聚中完滿結束。即使在嚴冬之中，鮑思高神父瞻禮慶典再次展現了他的神恩，讓不同文化和國家的人們凝聚在一起，共同致力於教育、關愛和希望的使命。
Russia – A Joyful and International Celebration of Don Bosco in Moscow
(ANS – Moscow) – Despite intense cold, snow, and temperatures reaching –22°C, the Salesian House and Orphanage in Moscow was filled with warmth and joy during the celebration of the Feast of Saint John Bosco, held on 4 February. The large turnout exceeded expectations, with so many participants that it was impossible to include everyone in photographs—a visible sign of the affection and closeness surrounding the Salesian presence in the city.
A Celebration Marked by Wide Participation
The feast brought together a vibrant and diverse assembly of people. Salesian Sisters, former pupils, young people, benefactors, and friends of the Salesian Family took part in the celebration, reaffirming a long‑standing tradition that makes Don Bosco’s feast a true family event in Moscow.
Strong Diplomatic and International Presence
The celebration was further enriched by the presence of distinguished guests from the diplomatic community. Among those attending were the Ambassador of Argentina, accompanied by his Secretary, members of the diplomatic corps of the Italian Embassy, representatives of Italian associations in Russia – AIIR – including an Italian women’s club actively involved in supporting charitable initiatives—and representatives from the Polish and German Embassies. Their participation highlighted the esteem and trust enjoyed by the Salesian mission.
An Italian Spirit in Honour of Don Bosco
In honour of Don Bosco’s Italian origins, the celebration took on a distinctly Italian character. Following the Eucharistic celebration, a cultural and theatrical performance was presented, portraying Italy through its ancient, medieval, and modern periods. The performance, rich in colour and meaning, captivated the audience and was received with great appreciation.
More than Thirty Years of Salesian Mission in Moscow
The Salesian orphanage in Moscow has been serving poor and abandoned children for more than thirty years. While the liturgical feast of Don Bosco is traditionally celebrated on 31 January—and was in fact celebrated in the parish—the celebration at the orphanage was held on a later weekday to allow for greater participation. This year’s feast‑day Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Fr Dariusz Gojko, Director of the Salesian Community in Moscow, in the absence of the Bishop due to illness.
A Feast of Fraternity and Hope
The celebration concluded with a festive gathering marked by joy, fraternity, and gratitude. Even amid winter’s harsh conditions, the Feast of Don Bosco once again demonstrated how his charism continues to bring together people of different cultures and nations around a shared mission of education, care, and hope.