On April 15, 2024 in the Turkish city of Gelibolu (Greek. Gallipoli), the first divine service was held for the Russian-speaking believers of the Moscow Patriarchate living on the coast of the Marmara Sea in Turkey.
The sacraments of Confession and Unction were conducted by Priest Georgy Sergeev, responsible for the care of Russian-speaking believers in the territory of the Turkish Republic.
After the service, Father George held a meeting with the faithful, during which he spoke about the life of the communities of the Moscow Patriarchate in Turkey. The interlocutors identified further plans for the organization of regular worship services in the Marmara Sea region.