The Primates and representatives of the Local Orthodox Churches came to Moscow for the celebration of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Russia. During this time they also discussed about the situation of Christians in the Middle East. July 25, 2013 – Russian President Vladimir V. Putin met at the Grand Kremlin Palace with His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and primates and representatives of Local Orthodox Churches who came to Moscow for the celebrations marking the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Russia. The Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania was represented by the Metropolitan of Korça, His Eminence John.
