Happy birthday greetings from His Holiness Patriarch Kirill to Russian President Vladimir Putintranslated

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' congratulated the President of the Russian Federation V.V. Happy birthday to Putin.

His Excellency Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, President of the Russian Federation

Your Excellency, dear Vladimir Vladimirovich!

I cordially congratulate you on your birthday.

By the Providence of God, for many years you have been leading our country, consistently and effectively solving various tasks aimed at strengthening Russian statehood and the economy, protecting traditional moral and family values, preserving historical, spiritual and cultural heritage, ensuring the prosperous life of the people entrusted to your care. All this finds a living response in the hearts of millions of fellow citizens, who see in you a national leader, setting an example of selfless and devoted service to the Fatherland.

I would especially like to note the high level of church-state relations and express my sincere gratitude to you for your constant attention to the diverse activities of the Russian Orthodox Church. I hope that through the joint efforts of government authorities, religious and public associations, we will be able to continue to implement...