Monastery of the small city of Cheboksary, capital city of the Chuvash Republic (Russia).

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The Men Monastery of Holy Trinity in the small city of Cheboksary, capital city of the Chuvash Republic (Russia). The Archimandrite (superior abbot) is called Father Vassili. This Orthodox priest was born in Vendée in France. His real name is Basile Pasquiet and he came to live in Russia about 20 years ago in order to become an Orthodox clergyman. Here priests during the evening mass. (January, 2013)

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