Worshippers including President Vladimir Putin have packed Moscow's landmark Christ the Savior Cathedral for a night-time Easter service. The traditional sung service began late on Saturday with an address from Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church and an outspoken Kremlin supporter. It was set to last well into the next day.
Russia n President Vladimir Putin attends the Orthodox Easter service at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow , Russia , Sunday, May 5, 2024. Russia n President Vladimir Putin , left, and Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin attend the Orthodox Easter service at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow , Russia , Sunday, May 5, 2024. Russia n President Vladimir Putin attends the Orthodox Easter service at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow , Russia , Sunday, May 5, 2024.
In his Easter address, Kirill wished for “God’s blessing over Russia,” its people and all countries where the church has a presence. Putin was shown among the worshippers, standing next to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin as the two joined in the traditional Easter greetings. The Russian leader was later seen exchanging festive gifts with Kirill.
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