Orthodox Pilgrims Flock to Moscow to See Holy Relics
Relics of Saint Peter and Fevronia, the patrons of family and marriage in Orthodoxy, were transported to Moscow from the town of Murom on July 14.
Pilgrims will be able to see the shrine and pray to the relics in Christ the Savior Cathedral from July 14 to July 21.
Huge queues formed when St. Andrew's Cross, the Belt of the Virgin and relics of the holy martyr Panteleimon and St. Nicholas were displayed in the cathedral, and the same is expected this time.
Authorities have warned that the Patriarchal Bridge will be blocked and transport restricted if the crowd of pilgrims is very large.
Pilgrims will be able to see the shrine and pray to the relics in Christ the Savior Cathedral from July 14 to July 21.
Huge queues formed when St. Andrew's Cross, the Belt of the Virgin and relics of the holy martyr Panteleimon and St. Nicholas were displayed in the cathedral, and the same is expected this time.
Authorities have warned that the Patriarchal Bridge will be blocked and transport restricted if the crowd of pilgrims is very large.
The line of people who want to touch the holy relics begins long before the entrance to the cathedral.
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A solemn prayer service took place in Christ the Savior Cathedral when the relics arrived.
Igor Ivanko / Moskva News Agency
This is the first time the relics have been moved from the monastery in Murom.
Igor Ivanko / Moskva News Agency
In Orthodoxy, it is believed that the relics of Saint Peter and Fevronia have a power of grace that helps to maintain love and loyalty in the family.
Igor Ivanko / Moskva News Agency
The Russian Orthodox Church honors the saints on July 8, the day of family, love and loyalty.
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A special reliquary was made to house the relics on their journey to Moscow.
Igor Ivanko / Moskva News Agency
Thousands of believers from all over Russia will come to the capital to see the relics.
Igor Ivanko / Moskva News Agency
