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Memorial service for Russia’s Ambassador to the DPRK Alexander Matsegora held at Holy Trinity Church in Pyongyang
DECR Communication Service, 14/01/2026
On 14th January 2026, a memorial service was held in the Church of the Holy Life-Giving Trinity in Pyongyang, marking the 40th day after the death of Alexander Matsegora, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
It was celebrated by Priest Vladimir Zhang, Rector of the Holy Trinity Church, reports Press Service of the Korea Diocese, citing the Russian Embassy in the DPRK.
In prayerful attendance were diplomats, the Embassy staff members and their families.
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