Memory of the World: The International Exhibition "From confession to the resurrection of Russia" to the 1000th anniversary of Russian monasticism on Athos in Moscow

5 October 2016
Source: RIA News

International Orthodox Exhibition-Fair "From repentance to resurrection of Russia" dedicated to the 1000th anniversary of Russian monasticism on Mount Athos is opened in Moscow center Amber Plaza.

The exposition features icons of the Virgin, St. Nicholas, St. Sergius of Radonezh, Saint Spyridon, Matrona of Moscow and other revered saints in the Orthodox Church.

Major temples, monasteries and homestead of the Russian Orthodox Church of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Greece and Palestine present at the fair icons, church utensils, monastery products.

Within the exhibition visitors will meet priests, famous artists, scientists and public figures.