250,000 faithful of the Ukrainian Canonical Church took part in the procession in honor of the 1,030th anniversary of the baptism of Russia

250,000 faithful, led by the Metropolitan Onufriy of Kiev, took part today in the solemn procession honoring the 1,030th anniversary of the baptism of Russia. The pilgrims walked through the central streets of the Ukrainian capital to reach the Lavra of the Kiev Caves. The procession began after a Thanksgiving service celebrated by all hierarchs and priests on « Vladimir Hill », in front of the monument to the holy prince. At