His Holiness Patriarch Kirill’s condolences over the death of hundreds of pilgrims in Mecca

His Holines Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia expressed condolences to the King of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, over the death of hundreds of pilgrims in Mecca.

His Majesty Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

King of Saudi Arabia

Your Majesty,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences over the tragic death of hundreds of pilgrims in Mecca.

The Russian Orthodox Church shares the sorrow of those who have lost their relatives and friends as the result of this terrible tragedy. Please convey to them my words of support and wishes of spiritual strength and fortitude.

With profound condolences,

+KIRILL

PATRIARCH OF MOSCOW AND ALL RUSSIA