On April 16, Metropolitan of Saratov and Volsk Longin performed a divine liturgy at the church in the name of St. Cyril and Methodius, Equal-to-the-Apostles. He was assisted by archpriest Igor Moskwichev, church rector Kirill Krasnoshekov, and other clergymen.

The service was attended by Saratov State University Rector A.N. Chumachenko, SSU President L.Yu. Kossovich, heads of university structural units and church congregation. After the service the party went on Easter Cross procession.

Afterwards the congregation saw the consecration of the church bells. Metropolitan Longin performed the consecration. He congratulated the university staff and the congregation and clanged the bell for the first time.