Cyril of Moscow: "The Christian faith in Western Europe is being marginalized"translated

The revival of the Orthodox faith in Russia after the hard years of atheism during the Soviet Union was characterized as a miracle by the Patriarch of Moscow Mr. Cyril.  The Russian Primate on July 12, 2026, the day on which according to the old calendar the commemoration of the feast of the Holy First Apostles Peter and Paul was celebrated, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the historic Imperial Cathedral of the Apostles Peter and Paul in the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg

Speaking to the congregation, Patriarch Kirillos, in addition to referring to the faith and its preservation during the dark years of atheism in Saint Petersburg, emphasized why adherence to Orthodoxy is necessary more than ever.

The Patriarch of Moscow referred once again to Western Europe in which, as he emphasized, the Christian faith has been marginalized. "That is why this is so important, especially in our time, when atheism has swept over the so-called civilized world - Western Europe and other countries as well. Indeed, the Christian faith there is being marginalized. Therefore, Russia must fulfill the great mission of witnessing to Christ. Not…