Patriarch Kirill honored the Deputy Mayor of Moscow Natalia Serguninatranslated

On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia met with the Deputy Mayor of Moscow and head of the Office of the Mayor and the Government of the Russian capital, Natalia Alekseevna Sergunina. Cyril. The meeting took place in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow and, in particular, in the Throne Room, where the Primate of the Church of Russia awarded Natalia Sergunina the Order of Correspondent Grand Duchess Olga II Class, in recognition of her contribution to the development of relations between Church and State.

During the awarding of the honorary distinction, the Patriarch Mr. Kyrillos expressed his warm thanks to the honoree for her work, emphasizing the value of selfless giving and humility.

"I would like to thank you very much for the good works you are doing. When good works are done quietly, this has a special value," he said.

The Patriarch emphasized that the essential value of every good deed lies in the selflessness and modesty with which it is performed. At the same time, he thanked Natalia Sergunina for the fact that her offer...