Puppies and Patriarchs: Russian Orthodoxy's Kirill Lights Up London Oct 19, 2016 - 03:00 pm A view of the Dormition Cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church's Diocese of Sourozh, in London, Britain. Russian Orthodox Church Patriarchate Press Office Patriarch Kirill walks in central London. Russian Orthodox Church Patriarchate Press Office Patriarch Kirill (C) consecrates the bells of the Dormition Cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church's Diocese of Sourozh. Russian Orthodox Church Patriarchate Press Office / TASS Patriarch Kirill (C) conducts a ceremony to bless a new gravestone at the gravesite of Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh (secular name Andrei Bloom) at the Brompton cemetery. Russian Orthodox Church Patriarchate Press Office / TASS Patriarch Kirill (R) and a Welsh Corgi puppy, a gift on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II, at a reception marking 300 years of the presence of the Russian Orthodox Church in Britain, at the offices of the Royal Geographical Society. Russian Orthodox Church Patriarchate Press Office Patriarch Kirill (C) during an all-night vigil at the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and All Saints in Kensington, west London. Russian Orthodox Church Patriarchate Press Office / TASS Patriarch Kirill (C) during a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church's Diocese of Sourozh. Russian Orthodox Church Patriarchate Press Office / TASS Patriarch Kirill's trip marks 300 years of the presence of the Russian Orthodox Church in Britain. More image galleries lavish ceremony In Photos: Putin Inaugurated as President for Fifth Term Vladimir Putin was sworn in as President of Russia for a fifth term in a lavish inauguration ceremony Tuesday, which included a military procession, columns... 1 Min read 'Khristos voskres' In Photos: Russia Celebrates Another Wartime Easter Vladimir Putin attended a church service, led by the head of Russian Orthodox, Patriarch Kirill, in Moscow’s Christ the Savior Cathedral. 1 Min read tibilisi tussle In Photos: Georgian Riot Police Clash With Protesters Rallying Against 'Foreign Influence' Bill Critics compare the legislation to Russia’s “foreign agents” law, which has been used to crack down on independent media. 1 Min read tanks and humvees In Photos: Russia Shows Off Captured Western Military Hardware at Moscow Expo The showcase features 32 pieces of heavy equipment, including American and German-made battle tanks. 1 Min read
Puppies and Patriarchs: Russian Orthodoxy's Kirill Lights Up London Oct 19, 2016 - 03:00 pm A view of the Dormition Cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church's Diocese of Sourozh, in London, Britain. Russian Orthodox Church Patriarchate Press Office Patriarch Kirill walks in central London. Russian Orthodox Church Patriarchate Press Office Patriarch Kirill (C) consecrates the bells of the Dormition Cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church's Diocese of Sourozh. Russian Orthodox Church Patriarchate Press Office / TASS Patriarch Kirill (C) conducts a ceremony to bless a new gravestone at the gravesite of Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh (secular name Andrei Bloom) at the Brompton cemetery. Russian Orthodox Church Patriarchate Press Office / TASS Patriarch Kirill (R) and a Welsh Corgi puppy, a gift on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II, at a reception marking 300 years of the presence of the Russian Orthodox Church in Britain, at the offices of the Royal Geographical Society. Russian Orthodox Church Patriarchate Press Office Patriarch Kirill (C) during an all-night vigil at the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and All Saints in Kensington, west London. Russian Orthodox Church Patriarchate Press Office / TASS Patriarch Kirill (C) during a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church's Diocese of Sourozh. Russian Orthodox Church Patriarchate Press Office / TASS Patriarch Kirill's trip marks 300 years of the presence of the Russian Orthodox Church in Britain.
