Terrifying History on Instagram: "The funeral of Alexiy II, the late Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, was a significant event held in Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Savior on December 9, 2008. Alexiy II, who had served as the head of the Russian Orthodox Church since 1990, passed away on December 5, 2008, at the age of 79. The funeral service was attended by thousands of mourners, including high-ranking religious figures, political leaders, and ordinary believers. The ceremony was con