Cyril of Moscow on harmful addictionstranslated

Among others, the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia etc. refers to the dangers hidden by addictions both to drinking and to the use of new technological means, such as mobile phones. Cyril in his message on the occasion of the All-Russian Sobriety Day. which is celebrated every year on August 29 (according to the old calendar), the day of commemoration of the Dissection of the Holy Head of the Holy Forerunner.  "Today, the Holy Church commemorates the Beheading of John the Baptist. For his faith in the truth of God, the great prophet suffered a martyr's death at the hands of a cruel king. Under the influence of intoxicating drink, Herod, who had already failed to live a pious life, lost consciousness, gave himself up to lasciviousness (Eph. 4:19) and aggravated the sin of adultery by murdering a righteous man", says the Russian Primate at the beginning of his message.

The Patriarch of Moscow, as a reminder of the need to remain vigilant and pray so as not to fall into temptation (Matthew 26:41), notes that the Church established the Day of Temperance on this feast so that, following today's Gospel reading, "all may be able to...