Cyril of Moscow: "Obedience is what consolidates the unity of the Church"translated

On September 23, 2026, in the Hall of Ecclesiastical Councils of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow, the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, Mr. Cyril presided over the proceedings of the Assembly of Abbots and Abbots of Monasteries of the Russian Orthodox Church. The Russian Primate delivered the keynote speech in which he referred to the central axes that govern monastic life, the construction and operation of holy monasteries, the arrival of new monks as well as the difficult work of abbots in modern times.

The internet goes beyond the walls of monasteries "Life is constantly changing, but the monastic ideals remain: these ideals have lasted for as many millennia as monasticism has existed," he said.

The Patriarch of Moscow pointed out that today worldly dangers penetrate the walls of the monasteries mainly through the internet which also supplies the monks with a wealth of information that affects the ascetic life and monastic quietness. "To be fair, it must be recognized that a monastery as an organization can no longer function without means of communication. Nevertheless, even in such difficult circumstances for...