On May 14, 2022 with the blessing of Bishop Pavel of Molodechno and Stolbsi, the cleric of the diocese of Molodechno and Stolbtsi Priest Mikhail Novikov took part in the first Republican Forum of Orthodox Sobriety Societies “Sober Belarus”. Easter meetings”, which took place in Minsk. The forum was organized by the Coordination Center of the Belarusian Orthodox Church for Combating Drug Addiction and Alcoholism in honor of the Holy Martyr Boniface. There were many representatives of Orthodox temperance societies from Minsk, Mozyr, Grodno and Lida. The event was also attended by diocesan coordinators who workw with alcohol and drug addicts, psychologists and representatives of public organizations specializing in promoting a sober and healthy lifestyle.
Outcome from the results of the event, it was decided to give the forum status of an annual one and hold it in those dioceses where assistance is particularly needed in the development of activities aimed at countering the alcohol and drug threat.