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Greek Catholic believers around the world celebrate the Baptism of Rus in Kyiv on August 17-18

17.08.2013, 21:02

The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) expects over 20,000 pilgrims to Kyiv from various countries of the world to celebrate the 1,025th anniversary of the Baptism of the Kyivan Rus and consecration of the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ.

The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) expects over 20,000 pilgrims to Kyiv from various countries of the world to celebrate the 1,025th anniversary of the Christening of the Kyivan Rus and consecration of the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ.

The main festive events are scheduled for August 17-18. These are exhibitions entitled "Patriarch Joseph the Blind" and "The Pope and Ukraine," an educational forum entitled "Christian Values in Education. Challenges and Prospects," a concert of sacred music, and a ceremonial meeting at the Ukraina National Arts Palace.

All events taking place on August 17-18 will be transmitted by «Живе.ТБ» LIVE TV - two-day online marathon “A Cathedral Unites All” can be found on the site of «Живе.ТБ» / Zhyve.TV.

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