Georgy Poltavchenko
Europe
Cross of St Andrew the Apostle Arrives in Russia
The shrine with the Cross of St Andrew the First-Called has arrived in St Petersburg.
The relic has opened the festivities marking the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus due to take place on the territory of three states...
Europe
Acting Governor of St. Petersburg Asks for the Release of Abbot Efraim
Acting governor of St. Petersburg Mr. Georgy Poltavchenko has signed the appeal issued by the St. Andrew the Apostle Foundation and the “Friends of the Vatopedi Monastery” union, demanding the release of Abbot Efraim.
According to the Russian media, the...