Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited the Valaam Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Lord on Sunday.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited the Valaam Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Lord on Sunday.
The prime minister arrived at Valaam Island on the day when the Orthodox Church celebrates the origins of the Venerable Wood of the Holy Cross.
The Dormition Fast starts on this day.
During his visit to the Valaam Monastery, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin took part in a Sunday holiday service in the upper church of the Transfiguration Cathedral.
Photo, foreground right: Bishop of the Trinity Pankraty, the abbot of the Valaam Monastery, holds service.
After service, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited the Elias Skete, which was restored upon his initiative and with his support.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, second right, visits the Elias Skete after a holiday service at the Valaam Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at the Elias Skete.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at the Elias Skete.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at the Elias Skete.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at the Elias Skete.
