Russian Vespers at Washington Cathedral: To the right, with candles and Orthodox mitre is Metropolitan Filaret; to his right, in the background, are Russian churchmen. In far background, ecumenical delegation from D.C. churches. In foreground (l. to r.) : Bishop William Creighton of Washington; Dean Francis B. Sayre Jr.; Bishop James Matthews. The Russian churchmen, on a three-week tour of the U. S. arranged by the National Council of Churches, conducted a service of Orthodox vespers at Washington Cathedral on the evening of February 25. ( Photo Credit: Morton Broffman, Washington Cathedral).
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