Russian Religious Relics Transferred To Chapel On Russian 201st Mil. Base In Dushanbe

“They are the spiritual support of our troops on the eve of such a serious test ( “Peace Mission – 2012.”  ). “ 

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SCO anti-terrorist exercises held under the auspices of Sv.Matrony, power transferred to Tajikistan

Ferghana

May 25, 2012

The relics of St. Matrona of Moscow were delivered to 201 Russian military base stationed in Tajikistan , according to ITAR-TASS . In the summer of Tajikistan must pass anti-terrorism exercises SCO “Peace Mission – 2012.” It is reported that the patron saint Matron will exercise participants.

As said in the press service of the Central Military District, “the power of Matrona of Moscow directed to the church-chapel, located on a military base. They are the spiritual support of our troops on the eve of such a serious test. “ On the occasion of delivery of the relics in the church, the chapel served a prayer service and Akathist, during the day all orthodox military and civilian personnel can connect to touch the relics.

The SCO includes Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, the status of observer organizations are Iran, India, Mongolia and Pakistan. Will all participants to patronize Matron exercises, participants, or Muslim or Buddhist appoint other patron saints, is not specified.

The international news agency “Fergana”

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