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Istanbul Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow hold joint liturgy at an Istanbul Church
in Society, on the 4th of July 2009
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

ID: 101534
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

ID: 101529
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

ID: 101526
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

ID: 101527
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

ID: 101531
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

ID: 101532
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

ID: 101521
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

ID: 101522
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

ID: 101524
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

ID: 101540
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

ID: 101538
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

ID: 101539
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

ID: 101533
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.

ID: 101541

well, infront of the cameras

well, infront of the cameras at least :)
thanks-- i actually didn't have any lenses, so to get close ups i had to get reaaaaaaally close :)

nice photos...The orthodox

nice photos...The orthodox brothers are re-establishing cooperation :)

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The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.
The Greek and Russian religious leaders jointly held on Sunday a Divine Liturgy in a packed Istanbul church during the Russian patriarch’s historic visit to Turkey.

Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow is on a three-day visit to Turkey to restore ties with the Greek Orthodox patriarchate and to give a message of unity, the Russian Orthodox Church said.

Greek and Russian Orthodox believers attended the liturgy at the St. George Church in Istanbul’s Fener district.