Shchurov Anatoly Pavlovich

Since 1952, Mr.. the end of the Moscow Theological Seminary, a priest at parishes in the Diocese of Ivanovo. Since 1964, Mr.. - Rector of the Cathedral of the Transfiguration g. Ivanovo. Since 1977, Mr.. - Bishop Ivanovo and Kineshma. Honorary Professor of Theology Shu State Pedagogical valid member of the International Academy of humanization of education.

Over the years the Episcopal service was changing the power relationship has changed state and society to the Church. Remains unchanged prayerful mood of the Lord, his strong desire to put his entire life to serve God and neighbor. His main ministry - prayer for the whole land of Ivanovo, which pervades all of his episcopal ministry. In our land of Ivanovo revived monasteries and temples are religious educational institutions, are pastoral training, raising awareness and publishing. For his labors Bishop Ambrose was awarded medals of St. Sergius Church Radonezhskogo II and III degree, Daniil Moskovsky II degree, elevated to the rank of Archbishop. Three times he was a temporary member of the Holy Synod, the last time in 1995. In 1998 he was awarded the account to his writings by the President of Russia, on the proposal of the governor of the Ivanovo region Order 'Honor'.

When he came to the department in 1977, there were 44 parishes, now over 160, 10 monasteries. Life of Archbishop Ambrose took place in one diocese. He arrived in Ivanovo land, when he was 22 years old now - over seventy. But now he is with the same love belongs to his ministry, the clergy and the people.