Patriarch Ciril in London
The key event of visiting British capital by Patriarch Ciril were sanctification of Cathedral of Dormition of the Mother of the God in London. He spoke with parishioners in English and became the member of The Royal geographical society. This cathedral became Orthodox Church not far along. Previously it was an Anglican Basilica. It is really important that orthodox Christians in London gained their place to pray.
There were many Christians of different confessions on the Divine Liturgy including the head of the Anglican Church the Archbishop of Canterbury and Prince Michael of Kent.
Patriarch told as usual that there is no political differences, which can prevent two nations from the praying to God.
At the beginning of the next week, Patriarch is going to meet with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The archbishop told that it is the honor to meet with Patriarch Ciril. Most likely, they are going to discuss the Syrian conflict and the persecution of Christians in the Middle East.
Patriarch Ciril for the first visited British Islands in his current capacity. One of the parishioners told that even they are on the island, they are still have home because they have Russian Church.
Patriarch Ciril have visited many different places for the past few months. It is very important that the head of Russian Orthodox Church take a big part not only in religion questions, but also is trying to held to solve political issues and society problems.
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