MOSCOW July 28 (Itar-Tass) Russia is marking for the first time in its history the Day of Baptizing of Kievan Rus a new commemorative date that has been established to commemorate the Grand Duke Vladimir, who adopted Eastern Orthodox Christianity as the official religion of the early medieval duchy of Rus.
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Russians to mark Day of Baptizing of Kievan Rus
There is growing speculation that the Popes visit to Cyprus next month for talks with Orthodox leaders could lead to a long-awaited summit between the pontiff and the Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill I to heal the 11th-century schism between the Western and Eastern branches of Christianity.
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Popes Cyprus visit may lead to summit with Russian Orthodox Church
“Holy Russia.” an exhibit at the Louvre through May 24, examines the impact of Western, Eastern and Middle Eastern culture on Russia since its conception.
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The Foundations of Russian Culture and Art (New York Times)
Both Eastern and Western branches of Christianity began the observance of Lent this week and will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the same day.
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Christianity’s branches have common date (Tulsa World)
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