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Iconovirus. Russian parishioners defending themselves from global pandemic by kissing holy relics

March 18, 2020

The relics of John the Baptist were brought to Petersburg from Jerusalem: thousands came to kiss the relics, and take communion from one spoon for all. Priests say there is no risk of infection

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