On July 18, 2024, a Divine Liturgy was celebrated in Myra of Lycia (modern-day city of Demre in Turkey), known as the place of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker's ministry.
The Divine Liturgy was celebrated in Myra of Lycia (modern-day city of Demre in Turkey).
The service in the VIII century basilica was led by Priest George Sergeev, who is responsible for the care of Russian-speaking believers of the Moscow Patriarchate in the territory of the Republic of Turkey, accompanied by Priest Alexei Golovin, rector of the community in Antalya, and Priest Dimitri Bogatyr, rector of the community in Alanya.
A large number of believers, including pilgrims from Russia and CIS countries, gathered for the Liturgy.
EOCS Communication Service/Patriarchy.ru
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