The appearance of Jesus Christ in 1946 in Elista became a spiritual message for believers - Patriarch Kirilltranslated

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill sent greetings to the participants in the celebrations dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the appearance of the Lord Jesus Christ in the city of Elista, noting that this miracle became a spiritual message for believers in the difficult post-war years.

“In the difficult post-war times, this miracle became not only a source of great joy and consolation, a visible evidence of God’s inexhaustible love, but also a special spiritual message for the believing people,” the High Hierarch said in his greeting.

Icon “The Appearance of the Lord Jesus Christ to Those Praying in the City of Elista.” Image courtesy of the Elista and Kalmyk diocese

His Holiness noted that “with such signs the Lord reminds us of Himself, calls us to live according to the Gospel, warns against sin and confirms us in virtues, promising to be with us all the days until the end of the age (Matthew 28:20).”

In connection with the celebrations, Patriarch Kirill expressed hope that they “will help to better understand the event that happened 80 years ago and will contribute to the spiritual and moral enlightenment of our contemporaries.”

“Invoking the blessing of Christ the Savior on everyone, I wish you good health, strength from the Lord and success in your further work for the benefit of the Church and the Fatherland,”...