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Public farewell ceremony for Patriarch Alexy II to start Saturday Evening

Moscow, December 5, Interfax - A public farewell ceremony for the deceased Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Russia will start at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior on Saturday evening.

"Before the evening service, the patriarch's body will be transported to the main church of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, and all those wishing will have the chance to bid farewell to the deceased Patriarch following the service," patriarchy spokesman Mikhail Moiseyev told Interfax. Access to the Patriarch's body will be free round-the clock, Moiseyev said. The Gospel will be read and mourning services served at the church during the ceremony.


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