Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill flew to Russia’s Bellingshausen scientific station on the Island of Waterloo from Chile.<br /><br /> The Patriarch’s spokesman, Alexander Volkov, dubbed the visit “a historic event in the life of Russian Orthodoxy” and said it was a proof that the Russian Orthodox Church exercised its office on all continents.<br /><br /> The service, attended by Russian and foreign polar explorers, was held at the Holy Trinity church, the only Orthodox place of worship in the Antarctic.<br /><br /> After the service, Patriarch Kirill headed to the shore were he was seen strolling among penguins in a warm polar coat.<br />No Comment | euronews: watch the international news without commentary | http://www.euronews.com/nocomment/
