On March 22, the day of commemoration of the 40 Martyrs of Sebaste, Priest Georgy Sergeyev, responsible for organizing the care of the faithful of the Moscow Patriarchate in the territory of the Republic of Turkey, celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the staff of the Russian diplomatic mission and Russian-speaking believers living in Ankara. All those present at the divine service partook of the Holy Mysteries of Christ.
On the same day, the Sacrament of Unction (Unction) was performed, according to the website of the churches and communities of the Moscow Patriarchate in the territory of the Turkish Republic.
At the end of the service, Father George delivered a sermon in which he spoke about the importance of fasting in spiritual life. The priest also thanked Rossotrudnichestvo for its assistance in organizing the service.
After the Liturgy, there was a conversation and a traditional tea party with members of the community.