Culture
Mass Procession in Moscow Meant to Show Church’s Political Support for Kremlin
Tens of thousands of Russian Orthodox believers joined a lengthy procession in central Moscow on 2026-09-06, led by Patriarch Kirill, from the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour to a historic convent. Strict security caused long waits. The event, now annual, included relics of Dmitri Donskoy, a 14th-century prince canonized in 1988. President Putin viewed the relics in August. Kirill linked the event to the Ukraine war, urging prayers for Russia’s victory. The procession highlighted the church’s strong support for the Kremlin.
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