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An exhibition of Russian icons was held in Tanzania, the Patriarchal Exarchate in Africa reports. The exposition is located at the Rossotrudnichestvo representative office in Dar es Salaam. It opened in early autumn. Representatives of different religions, students of local universities, numerous tourists and guests of the center became acquainted with the exhibition.
At the closing of the exhibition, the cleric of the Patriarchal Exarchate in Tanzania, Archimandrite Philaret, and the head of the Missionary Department of the Stavropol Diocese, Priest Anthony Skrynnikov, performed the rite of consecration of the icons.
The exposition was part of the program of the Orthodox Africa spiritual and educational festival.
A round table discussion was held as part of the festival, where representatives of various religions discussed how the peaceful coexistence of religions, religious tolerance and support from the state make it possible to preserve different religious systems in the country, prevent the formation of false values and prevent spiritual intolerance.
The speakers called for working together to create a comfortable spiritual atmosphere and respect the religious feelings of fellow citizens. They also called it important to prevent religious hatred, attacks and persecution of believers and the clergy.
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