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Velikoretsky cross procession
3 - 8 june, 2015, Kirov
This is one of the oldest cross processions in Russia, its tradition originates in the XIV century.
Annually, for six centuries, from the city of Kirov (Vyatka) pilgrims bring the icon of St. Nicholas to the place of its appearance - on the bank of the river Veliky in the village of Velikoretskoye.
At divine service in the village of Velikoretskoye more than 30 thousand pilgrims will be present.
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Region: Kirov region
City: Kirov
Venue: The city of Kirov, the village of Bobino, Zagarye, Monastyrskoye, Gorokhovo, Velikoretskoye, Murygino, Girsovo
Phone: (8332) 64 25 47, (833 66) 621 19, (83 32) 45 76 27
Website: velikoretsky-hod.ru svyatky.ru