50 Thousand Orthodox Christians Venerate Holy Belt of the Virgin in Moscow

By Nina Achmatova 11/22/2011 Asia News The relic, one of the most venerated in the Orthodox world, ends its tour of Russia at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. Thousands waited up to 18 hours to see it. The security measures deployed are at the highest levels, because the exposure of the relic coincides with the celebrations for the birthday of Patriarch of Moscow, Kirill, November 20.