Escalating diplomatic crisis between UK and Russia sparks fears of RussophobiaIn the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and All Saints in Knightsbridge,flickering candles lit up the faces of approximately 200 congregants this week as haunting prayers were sung to celebrate the mystery of holy unction.
Worshippers repeatedly made the sign of the cross and bowed as they sought healing of the soul and forgiveness of sins. Despite the cathedral’s location in one of the most affluent parts of London, it felt far removed from the world of oligarchs, or espionage and deadly nerve agents.
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Source: guardian.co.uk