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The Day of Orthodox book is celebrated on Thursday, March 14, TASS reports. The holiday is set in honor of the release of the first Russian printed book. It was released by Ivan Fedorov 455 years ago. Scientists call the publication of the Apostle a special milestone in the history of all Eastern Slavic peoples, because typography contributed to the spread of literacy and knowledge in Russia. Since 2010, on the initiative of Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill, this holiday is held in all dioceses of Russian Orthodox Church.
Traditionally, many events are timed to this date, including book exhibitions and conferences. They are organized by Russian Orthodox Church in Sunday schools, educational institutions, museums and libraries for several weeks.
About 5000 events are planned. The evening in Moscow Cathedral of Christ the Savior, scheduled for March 19, will be the culmination of festive events. Children with disabilities, pupils of orphanages, children from large families, altogether more than 1300 people, will become its guests. They will receive gifts and sweets from Patriarch Kirill and Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
As Russkiy Mir reported, a holiday dedicated to the Day of Orthodox book started in Kazakhstan. According to Metropolitan Clement, who heads the publishing council of Russian Orthodox Church, the ceremony was included in the program of Alma-Ata book exhibition. Joy of the Word Orthodox book exhibition-forum opened there.
Russkiy Mir
