SWITZERLAND, Basel

During the consecration of a new Orthodox Church in Basel, Switzerland, holy chrism or myrrh is poured by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I over relics placed inside the altar.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

After the relics have been placed inside the altar, the case is sealed.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

After the relics have been placed inside the altar myrrh is poured over them.

© 2003 Peter Williams

SWITZERLAND, Basel

After the relics have been placed inside the altar myrrh is poured over them.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

After the relics have been placed inside the altar, the case is sealed.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

After the relics have been placed inside the altar, the case is sealed.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

The new Orthodox Church in Münchenstein, Basel.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

Consecration of the Orthodox Church in Münchenstein, Basel, by the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

Before the relics are placed inside the altar they are carried in a procession around the church during the consecration of the Orthodox Church in Münchenstein, Basel, by the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

Consecration of the Orthodox Church in Münchenstein, Basel, by the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

The new Orthodox Church in Münchenstein, Basel.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

Candles are lit outside the new Orthodox Church in Münchenstein, Basel.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

The first Eucharist is offered by the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew following the consecration of the Orthodox Church in Münchenstein, Basel.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

Blessed bread is offered during the first Eucharist led by the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew following the consecration of the Orthodox Church in Münchenstein, Basel.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

A liturgy is celebrated following the consecration of the new Orthodox Church in Münchenstein, Basel.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

A liturgy is celebrated following the consecration of the new Orthodox Church in Münchenstein, Basel.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

Preparation of the Eucharist during the consecration of the Orthodox Church in Münchenstein, Basel.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

Images of the apostles are fixed to the altar with myrrh.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

Images of the apostles are fixed to the altar with myrrh.

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SWITZERLAND, Basel

Following the installation of the relics, the altar is cleaned.

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