On January 7, 2024, a Christmas liturgy was celebrated in the Church of the Equal Apostles Constantine and Helen, located in the summer residence of the Consulate General of Russia in Istanbul. Over one hundred people attended the service, which was led by Priest Georgy Sergeev, who is responsible for organizing the pastoral care of the Russian Orthodox Church in the territory of the Republic of Turkey, and most of them received Holy Communion.
The faithful of the Moscow Patriarchate living in the city of Bursa, as well as a group of pilgrims from Moscow, arrived in Istanbul for the celebratory Liturgy.
At the end of the service, Father George read the Christmas message of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, then addressed the audience with a welcoming speech. After the service, the children present in the church received Christmas gifts.
The Christmas service was held in the congregation of Ankara, the capital of the Republic of Turkey. The service, held in the building of Rossotrudnichestvo, was led by Priest Evgeny Dolya, a clergyman of the Kolomna Diocese of the Moscow Metropolis, who arrived with the blessing of the Russian Orthodox Church. The Liturgy, which was attended by about 70 people, was prayed by the staff of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Ankara, the Russian House in Ankara, and the Russian House in Ankara. Ankara, as well as compatriots living in the region.
On the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, a divine service was also held for believers living in the Turkish province of Antalya. More than 120 people from various communities in Kemer, Side and Manavgat gathered for the Liturgy, which was celebrated by Priest Alexei Golovin, who is responsible for the care of the Russian-speaking flock in the Antalya region.
The Divine Liturgy in Alanya, Turkey, on the night of January 7 was led by Priest Demetrius Bogatyr, who is responsible for feeding the Russian-speaking faithful. More than one hundred people prayed at the service.
Christmas services on January 6 and 7 were held for employees of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant under construction. The statutory services were conducted by Hieromonk Palladius (Bystrov), a resident of the Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra who feeds the community.
On January 7, a festive Liturgy was served in the city of Izmir, it was celebrated by Priest Vladislav Ratnikov, a clergyman of the Moscow (City) Diocese, who arrived with the blessing of the Priesthood of the Russian Orthodox Church. The service was attended by about 30 people.
On January 9, Priest George Sergeev celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the faithful of the Moscow Patriarchate living in the city of Samsun on the Black Sea coast of Turkey.
On January 11, a Christmas service was held in the city of Eskisehir, located 300 kilometers southeast of Istanbul. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Priest Georgy Sergeyev.
OVCS Communication Service/Patriarchy.ru
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