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Monday, July 19, 1999

EXHIBITION OF ANCIENT ICONS FROM THE GREAT MUSEUMS OF RUSSIA

VATICAN CITY, JUL 19, 1999 (VIS) - "Sophia, the Wisdom of God" is the title of the exhibition of ancient Russian icons which will be inaugurated in the Charlemagne Wing, adjacent to St. Peter's Square, on July 29. The exhibits will remain on display until October 30.

The exhibition, which includes 145 icons from the 13th to the 19th century, has been organized by the association "Sophia: Russian Idea, Idea of Europe," in collaboration with the most important Russian museums.

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