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Celebrating the 1025th Anniversary of the Baptism of Rus in Kiev

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The 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus was celebrated in Ukraine on Sunday, July 28. Traditionally on this day the Russian Orthodox Church commemorates Prince Vladimir, who baptized Rus. Over 5,000 people attended a patriarchal service in the Kiev Pechersk Monastery, according to the tourism office of the Kiev Pechersk Historical and Cultural Preserve.

 The 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus was celebrated in Ukraine on Sunday, July 28. Traditionally on this day the Russian Orthodox Church commemorates Prince Vladimir, who baptized Rus. Over 5,000 people attended a patriarchal service in the Kiev Pechersk Monastery, according to the tourism office of the Kiev Pechersk Historical and Cultural Preserve.

© RIA Novosti . Alexey Furman / Go to the mediabankThe 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus was celebrated in Ukraine on Sunday, July 28. Traditionally on this day the Russian Orthodox Church commemorates Prince Vladimir, who baptized Rus. Over 5,000 people attended a patriarchal service in the Kiev Pechersk Monastery, according to the tourism office of the Kiev Pechersk Historical and Cultural Preserve.
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The 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus was celebrated in Ukraine on Sunday, July 28. Traditionally on this day the Russian Orthodox Church commemorates Prince Vladimir, who baptized Rus. Over 5,000 people attended a patriarchal service in the Kiev Pechersk Monastery, according to the tourism office of the Kiev Pechersk Historical and Cultural Preserve.
© RIA Novosti . Alexey Furman / Go to the mediabankThe Baptism of Rus took place in 988 and is associated with the name of Prince Vladimir, called Vladimir the Great by historians, St Vladimir by the Church and, and Vladimir the Red Sun by the people.
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The Baptism of Rus took place in 988 and is associated with the name of Prince Vladimir, called Vladimir the Great by historians, St Vladimir by the Church and, and Vladimir the Red Sun by the people.
© RIA Novosti . Alexey Furman / Go to the mediabankAfter the baptism of Kiev, Christianity began spreading across Russia.
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After the baptism of Kiev, Christianity began spreading across Russia.
© RIA Novosti . Alexey Furman / Go to the mediabankThe first official celebration of the Baptism of Rus was held in 1888. The celebrations took place in Kiev: on the eve of the anniversary St Volodymyr's Cathedral was laid down, a monument to Bogdan Khmelnitsky was opened and a ceremonial service was held.
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The first official celebration of the Baptism of Rus was held in 1888. The celebrations took place in Kiev: on the eve of the anniversary St Volodymyr's Cathedral was laid down, a monument to Bogdan Khmelnitsky was opened and a ceremonial service was held.
© RIA Novosti . Alexey Furman / Go to the mediabankOn Saturday July 27, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kiev and participated in the prayer service commemorating the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus along with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti and Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic.
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On Saturday July 27, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kiev and participated in the prayer service commemorating the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus along with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti and Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Klimentiev / Go to the mediabankRussian President Vladimir Putin during the prayer service commemorating the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin during the prayer service commemorating the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus.
© RIA Novosti . Alexey Furman / Go to the mediabankDivine Liturgy in St Volodymyr's Cathedral of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
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Divine Liturgy in St Volodymyr's Cathedral of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
© RIA Novosti . Alexey Furman / Go to the mediabankA prayer service near the monument to Vladimir the Great held as part of the celebration of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus.
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A prayer service near the monument to Vladimir the Great held as part of the celebration of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus.
© RIA Novosti . Alexey Furman / Go to the mediabankParishioners during the Divine Liturgy in St Volodymyr's Cathedral commemorating the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus.
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Parishioners during the Divine Liturgy in St Volodymyr's Cathedral commemorating the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus.
© RIA Novosti . Alexey Furman / Go to the mediabankCelebration the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus in Kiev.
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Celebration the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus in Kiev.
© RIA Novosti . Alexey Furman / Go to the mediabankMetropolitan Philaret during the celebration of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus.
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Metropolitan Philaret during the celebration of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus.
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