Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill (C) waves after a service in the patriarchal church of Aya Yorgi (St. George) at the Fener Greek Orthodox patriarchate in Istanbul July 4, 2009. The spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians and the head of the Russian Orthodox Church put on a united front on Saturday as they met for talks in Istanbul. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill (C) waves after a service in the patriarchal church of Aya Yorgi (St. George) at the Fener Greek Orthodox patriarchate in Istanbul July 4, 2009. The spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians and the head of the Russian Orthodox Church put on a united front on Saturday as they met for talks in Istanbul.

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