Patriarch Alexy II celebrates
Today marks 45 years of episcopal ministry of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II. Lord has addressed the gathering with a speech, during which he thanked all the bishops gathered at the celebration for the general works on the revival of the church and Russia.
"But most importantly, I want to thank our Orthodox faithful people, who by their prayers strengthens all of us, especially during the illness and difficulties", - said Alexei II.
Primate drew attention to the fact that these days in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior are the great Christian shrines, delivered with the holy Mount Athos - a particle of the cross of the Lord and the relics of St Mary Magdalene and martyr Cyriacus, RosBalt.
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