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Archive Home > 2009 > February > 02 > Russian church installs a new patriarch

Russian church installs a new patriarch


February 2, 2009

MOSCOW — A new patriarch took charge of the Russian Orthodox Church on Sunday, becoming the first leader of the world’s largest Orthodox church to take office after the fall of the Soviet Union. Patriarch Kirill, 62, has been a cautious advocate of change and a prominent....

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