Priests from Russia and those from outside of Russia hold joint prayer

The following is sourced from rpsc.ru

 On November 14th, a gathering of priests of the Belokrinitskaya metropolis and the Moscow metropolis prayed together in Belaya Krinitsa, in the Church of St. Cosmas and St. Damian.
Above: Belaya Krinitsa

Christians from the area and Russia also attended this. During it, they also venerated the relics of the Persian martyrs Dada, Hagedday, Kazdoi, and Gargal. These relics are fragrant and well known amongst Old Believers.
Above: The priests and deacons who attended the gathering

A liturgy was also held.


Afterwards, the prayer service to the holy Saints was done.

Above: Christians pray to St. Cosmas and St. Damian

Above: Relics of the Persian martyrs









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