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Five hours waiting for Saint Spyridon – Shocking images in Russia (VIDEO)translated

August 22, 2026 · 1 min read

On the evening of Monday, August 17, 2026, His Eminence the Metropolitan of Paxos and Diapontian Islands, Mr. Nektarios, arrived at Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow. Afterwards, the reliquary with the relic was taken to the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, where it was solemnly received by the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, His Excellency. Cyril. The right-hand man will remain in Russia until September 20.

Before the right hand departed for the cities of Russia, a stop was made to the Zakhatyevsky Monastery. The right hand of Saint Spyridon was greeted by an ocean of people, waiting in line for up to five hours to worship.

Video source: OrthodoxPilgrim

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Thanks for this story. Standing in line for five hours is really impressive, my sister's daughter stood like that last year for Spiridon's hand. It is good that together with Patriarch Kirill, the saint is so honored in Moscow.
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