Congratulations from Archbishop Varlaam of Makhachkala and Derbent on the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Dagestantranslated

Dear brothers and sisters!  Dear residents of the Republic of Dagestan!

I cordially congratulate you on the Day of Unity of Peoples living in the Land of Mountains!

For many generations, peace and harmony in Dagestan were created by the common efforts of all who inhabited it. Multilingualism and multi-religion have never become an insurmountable obstacle to good relations, mutual respect and harmony. It is a careful attitude towards the contribution of every people and every traditional religion to the common cause of peace and creation that makes our unity unshakable.

Today, this unity is expressed in support for the defenders of the Fatherland and their families, assistance to people in trouble, preservation of interethnic and interreligious peace, and unanimous rejection of terrorism and extremism.

The Makhachkala diocese highly values ​​​​good relations with the Muftiate of the Republic of Dagestan and the Jewish community of the region, as well as with government authorities, and is ready to continue to contribute to the preservation of the unity of multinational Dagestan.

On this holiday, I wish all residents of Dagestan good health, prosperity and new successes in their work for the good of the republic and our God-protected Fatherland!

Varlaam, and the archbishop...