Ukraine marks the 1020th anniversary of the Baptism of Russia on July 24-27. Patriarch Aleksei II of Moscow and all Russia is arriving at Kiev tomorrow.
      
      Though the anniversary celebrations are being held in 26 Ukrainian cities since Easter, the major events will be held in Kiev on July 24-27. Patriarch Aleksei II of Moscow and all Russia and Patriarch of Constantinople Varfolomey are coming on July 25.
      
      Patriarch of Constantinople Varfolomey and Ukrainian president Viktor Yushchenko are visiting Kiev Pechersk Lavra tomorrow. Tomorrow evening the Patriarch will take the evening service at St. Sofia Cathedral.
      
      On July 27 Aleksei II will take the Divine Liturgy at the St. Vladimir monument and then he will take part in the sacred procession to Kiev Pechersk Lavra.
      
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