Contemporary No 30-31

The plot of the newsreel tells about the celebration on July 6-8 in Kuibyshev of the 1000th anniversary of Christianity in Russia. The plot uses the following filming: Part 1: Archbishop John of Kuibyshev and Syzran tells (sync and behind the scenes) about the 1000th anniversary of the Russian Orthodox Church, about the current state of the church. Believers are baptized in front of the entrance to the Intercession Cathedral in Kuibyshev. The interior of the cathedral. Arrival at the celebrations of Bishop of Penza and Saransk Seraphim and Bishop of Chernivtsi and Bukovina Anthony, presenting bread and salt to the guests. Bishops Seraphim and Anthony bless the faithful gathered in front of the cathedral, exchange greetings with Archbishop John, who blesses all those present. Solemn service in the Intercession Cathedral, part 2: General view of the building of the Kuibyshev Opera and Ballet Theater, where a solemn meeting took place in honor of the 1000th anniversary of Christianity in Russia. General view of the meeting hall and presidium. Speech by Archbishop John of Kuibyshev and Syzran (sinhr.). A solemn prayer service in part of a significant event and a procession of the cross. General view of the destroyed churches on the territory of the Kuibyshev and Syzran dioceses.

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K. Stepanov, Yu. Pivsaev, V. Fedotov

1988