Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church Greets Participants in the Festivities Dedicated to the 50th Anniversary of the Baikonur Space-Vehicle Launching Site

In connection with the 50^th anniversary of the Baikonur space-vehicle launching site, Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Russia sent to the participants in the jubilee festivities the following telegramme with congratulations:

Highly esteemed participants of the festivities!

Please accept my heartfelt congratulations with the remarkable date in the modern history of our country – the 50^th anniversary of the Baikonur space-vehicle launching site.

The selfless and sacrificial labours of the generations of workers of the space industry and of cosmonauts are a pillar, on which the glory of the Motherland is established.

The Church sees a foundation of the people’s prosperity in the careful preservation and development of our best traditions, including the traditions of national space exploration.

May the All-Merciful and Almighty Lord be with you all and strengthen you in your ministry to Him and to the people.

Yours truly,

+ALEXY

PATRIARCH OF MOSCOW AND ALL RUSSIA