Russian Orthodox Patriarch Dies

The Russian Orthodox Patriarch, Alexei II, died this morning at the age of 79.

• Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Alexy II dies (AP)

• His Holiness the Patriarch: Biography (Moscow Patriarchate)

• Death of Alexy II a tragic and sorrowful event – Putin

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• Medvedev expresses condolences on Patriarch's demise

• Gorbachev shocked by Alexy II death

• Holy Synod to hold emergency session on Saturday

• Patriarch expected to be buried in Epiphany Cathedral in Moscow as he wished