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Patriarchal congratulations to the Honored Professor of the Moscow Theological Academy M.S. Happy 85th birthday to Ivanovtranslated

September 16, 2026 · 1 min read

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His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' congratulated Honored Professor of the Moscow Theological Academy M.S. Happy 85th birthday to Ivanova.

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Xenia Campbell

Many happy returns to Professor Ivanov — I still remember how he could explain the most complicated bits of Church history in a way that actually stuck. 85 is a real milestone; may he have many more peaceful years.

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