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The Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church Is Awarded ‘Marjamaa Cross’ – a Highest State Award of Estonia

30.09.2003 · English, Архив 2003  

THE PRIMATE OF THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IS AWARDED ‘MARJAMAA CROSS’ – A HIGHEST STATE AWARD OF ESTONIA

On 29 September 2003 His Holiness Patriarch Alexy of Moscow and All Russia met with the President of the Estonian Republic Arnold Ryuitel in the President's Palace in Tallinn. At the beginning of the meeting A.Ryuitel awarded His Holiness Patriarch Alexy with the 'Marjamaa Cross', 1st class, - a highest state awards of Estonia. The Order 'Marjamaa Cross', instituted in 1995, has six classes. This award is conferred on the citizens of other states, who rendered special services to Estonia. Foto: DECR MP Communication service. The Official site of the Russian Orthodox Church http://www.mospat.ru

On 29 September 2003 His Holiness Patriarch Alexy of Moscow and All Russia met with the President of the Estonian Republic Arnold Ryuitel in the President’s Palace in Tallinn.

At the beginning of the meeting A.Ryuitel awarded His Holiness Patriarch Alexy with the ‘Marjamaa Cross’, 1st class, – a highest state awards of Estonia. The Order ‘Marjamaa Cross’, instituted in 1995, has six classes. This award is conferred on the citizens of other states, who rendered special services to Estonia.

The Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church awarded Arnold Ryuitel with the Order of St.Sergius of Radonezh, 1st class. This award was conferred on the President of Estonia ‘in consideration of establishing justice towards the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate’.

After the meeting in the Kadriorg Palace a dinner was given, present at which were renowned state and public figures and hierarchs of the Church. His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Russia addressed the audience with a welcoming speech. The textto be published on the Official site of the Russian Orthodox Church.

See also:

  • “I COULD FREELY CONFESS THE ORTHODOX FAITH IN THE BLESSED LAND OF ESTONIA”. Address of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Russia at the Reception in the Kadriorg Palace. 29 September 2003.
  • Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church Celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Cathedral of St.Alexander Nevsky in Tallinn on the Feast of the Elevation of the Honoured and Life-Creating Cross
  • His Holiness Patriarch Alexy celebrates the All-Night Vigil Service on the Eve of the Elevation of the Honoured and Life-Creating Cross in the Tallinn Cathedral of St.Alexander Nevsky
  • His Holiness the Patriarch Expresses His Hope that All the Problems of Ensuring the Rights of the Believers in Estonia Will Be Settled
  • His Holiness Patriarch Alexy Shares His Thoughts on the Relations with the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
  • His Holiness Patriarch Alexy meets the Prime Minister of Estonia Yu.Parts
  • The Visit of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy to Estonia Continues
  • “I WHOLEHEARTEDLY WISH GOD’S BLESSING, ACCORD AND PEACE TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE LAND OF ESTONIA”. An homily of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Russia in the Cathedral of St.Alexander Nevsky in Tallinn
  • His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Russia on a Visit to Estonia