JUNE 22 IS A HOLY DAY IN RUSSIA - MARKS THE BEGINNING OF GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR

“June 22 is one of the most tragic dates in Russian history - Memorial and Mourning Day. On this day 81 years ago, the Great Patriotic War began ◾️ A divine liturgy will begin at 2:30 AM in the Main Cathedral of the Russian Armed Forces and a memorial service will be held for the soldiers who died in the Great Patriotic War.“