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August 31, 1995

Delegation Consults with Russian Orthodox on Restoring Military Chaplaincy

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Episcopal News Service

[Episcopal Military Chapla...]
Episcopal Military Chaplains Consult with Russian Orthodox. During a trip to Russia for a consultation on restoring the military chaplaincy, the delegation stopped at St. Nicholas Church near St. Petersburg, one of thousands of church buildings under restoration. The Rev. Valery Shevstov (left) shows parish vestments and paraments to the delegation, led by Bishop Charles Keyser (right), suffragan bishop for the Armed Forces. (Episcopal News Service photo by James Solheim)