Russian leaders visited holiday services - Russian Public Television

Vladimir Putin met in the temple of the Holy Face Christmas image of Christ in Sochi, and Dmitry Medvedev – the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow

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In Russia last night passed the solemn liturgy on the occasion of Christmas. Vladimir Putin visited the temple of the Holy Face of Christ near the Olympic Park in Sochi.

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service attended about 400 believers. After the service, Putin spoke with parishioners and exchanged gifts with the rector of the church. The Head of State gave him a Russian icon of the 19th century lime and gold leaf with the image of Our Saviour. We add that the temple of the Holy Face of Christ is new, he was consecrated a few days ago.

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main Christmas service held at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Service led by Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill.

A few hours before the ceremony at the temple brought gifts of the Magi. Sacred Relic Greek first left the ground, where it is stored to the 15th century in the Monastery of St. Paul. Gifts of the Magi – the gold, frankincense and myrrh, more than two thousand years ago brought the Eastern sages baby Jesus.

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worship together more than 5000 believers wishing there was more, but could not pass: “Especially here came a half hour went. We also have a temple close, but I get the benefit of it from Christ the Saviour, from Mother Matrona. I am here for the Blessed Virgin Mary survived and got all, and Christmas can not get “- said one of the parishioners.

at the service in the main church attended Dmitry Medvedev and his wife. After the service, Patriarch Kirill and the Prime Minister congratulated each other with a holy holiday and exchanged gifts.