Russian Church extends hand of charity in Argentina
Published: 01 January, 2008, 14:14
It was built by order of the Tsar as the first Russian Orthodox Church in Latin America. Today, more than a century on, it offers support to some of the more needy residents of Buenos Aires.
The Church is keen to share Russian Orthodox culture with Argentines and other visitors – and many of them are eager to learn.
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