On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill, the Regional Library will host an event dedicated to the life and service of the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Churchtranslated

On the day of the 80th anniversary of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus', November 20 at 18:00, in the Regional Library named after. S.P. Krasheninnikov will host a screening of the documentary film “Patriarch” and the opening of the book exhibition “The Word of His Holiness the Patriarch”.

Guests will see a film made in 2016 by the film company “Workshop” for the 70th anniversary of His Holiness.

The focus is on a story about a man whose entire life, starting from early childhood, turned out to be preparation for the ministry that he performs now. His own life experience, combined with the experience of his father and grandfather, covers the history of the Russian Orthodox Church of the twentieth century, the history of persecution and revival, the history of difficult relations with the authorities and the struggle for his faith and his flock. The film is especially valuable due to rare archival video materials and the Patriarch’s deep reflections on modern man, the concept of happiness and freedom of choice.

Everyone will be able to familiarize themselves with the works of the Primate at the book exhibition “The Word of His Holiness the Patriarch.” His theological and spiritual-educational works will be demonstrated here, revealing the depth of his legacy. A review of the presented books will be conducted by the rector of the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on the island...