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on Sunday, September 14 at 7:30 PM. 
Moscow, September 10, Interfax - Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Russia says his health has improved after certain problems he had this summer.
"There were certain complications, but by God's mercy I managed to get over them," Alexy II said on Wednesday at his meeting with Russian Culture Minister Alexander Avdeyev in Moscow. The Patriarch pointed out that there had been "many difficult events" including the Bishops' Council. "There were difficulties in preserving church unity. Fortunately, it was preserved," the primate said. Besides, he further said, he visited Kiev in summer. "Though doctors were against it (his visit to Ukraine - IF), but circumstances required my coming," Alexy II said.
According to the Patriarch, his trip to Kiev to celebrate the 1020th anniversary of Russia's Baptism was successful, but then his health declined, though now these problems are left behind. Russian Culture Minister appreciated the Patriarch's work for the spiritual revival of the country. "Your pastoral visit to Ukraine and your work are very important for the destiny of Russia, our spiritual and moral condition and recovery," he said.
Source:
http://www.interfax-religion.com/?act=news&div=5151
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