Patriarch Kirill mourns the loss of life in a major road accident in the Arkhangelsk regiontranslated

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill expressed condolences to the families and friends of those killed and injured in a car accident on the Kholmogory highway in the Arkhangelsk region on September 11, in which 13 people died, including three children.

“It was with a heavy heart that I received the news of a car accident that occurred on the M-8 Kholmogory highway, which claimed the lives and health of many people, including children. I express my sincere condolences to everyone who lost loved ones in this tragedy,” the Primate said in his condolences to the Governor of the Arkhangelsk Region Alexander Tsybulsky, the relatives and friends of the dead and injured.

His Holiness expressed hope that the regional authorities will provide the necessary assistance to the victims and families of the victims.

“The priests of the Arkhangelsk diocese, for their part, are ready to spiritually support and console the mourners,” said Patriarch Kirill.

In turn, in his condolences to Metropolitan Korniliy of Arkhangelsk and Kholmogory, the Primate of the Church asked to convey “words of sympathy and consolation to those who have lost loved ones and were injured in a car accident.”

“I urge the clergy of the Arkhangelsk diocese to show spiritual care for those who are now going through this difficult ordeal,” the patriarch added...