An interesting article of Metropolitan Valentin's Suzdal

[Lounger]

Here is the link to a story showing the Metropolitan Archbishop to be a very gracious host to visiting Russiphiles. He seems like quite a nice man.

[Natasha]

good link-thanks!

[Alexis in Alaska]

Slava Isusu Hristu!

What a nice article. I am sure it will make any member of ROAC proud. It certainly shows that ROAC isn't some kind of vagante sect. They have real churches, real bishops and clergy, and faithful people. What a blessing. Good night all!

In Christ,

Alexis, Chief Sinner

[bogoliubtsy]

I tried to make it to Suzdal when I was in Russia this Summer, but time didn't allow. Maybe next time. From the pictures I've seen, it looks like kind of a magical place.

[Грешник]

Alexis,

I agree. It was a great article. I enjoyed it very much.

Juvenaly

[尼古拉前执事]

Interesting but sad note from that article: According to polls, although the majority of Russians call themselves Orthodox, only about three percent attend church regularly, forty percent are indifferent to religion, and five percent are committed atheists.