On Monday 28 August, the Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos and Mary, Matins with the Burial of the Most Holy Theotokos was celebrated in the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh. The Shroud, the image of the Mother of God lying on a bed, was solemnly carried with singing around the church with a procession. Then the Divine Liturgy was celebrated.
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