Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia: "We See You as a National Leader"přeloženo

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, in his message to the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, on his birthday, said: "With Divine Providence, you have led our country for many years, addressing various challenges with commitment and efficiency in strengthening the Russian state and economy, in protecting traditional moral and family values, in preserving our historical, spiritual, and cultural heritage, and in ensuring the prosperity of those who have entrusted you. All of this has a deep impact on millions of our citizens, who see you as a national leader, an example of incorruptible and dedicated service to the Fatherland."

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia particularly noted the high level of church-state relations in modern Russia and expressed sincere gratitude to Putin "for his continuous attention to the various activities of the Russian Orthodox Church."

"I hope that through the joint efforts of government agencies, religious and public organizations, we will..."