Patriarchal Ministry
07.06.2013 22:05
Patriarch Kirill: spiritual factor is decisive in relations between the Russian and Greek nations
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, at journalists’ request, shared his impressions of the visit to Greece.
07.06.2013 5:12
Patriarch Kirill makes thorough inspection of restoration work in Old Russic
At the place where the altar of the Church of St. Panteleimon used to stand, His Holiness read a Prayer before Every Good Deed.
07.06.2013 4:53
Patriarch Kirill prays at St. Andrew Hermitage on Mount Athos
From the old Xilourgou hermitage His Holiness Patriarch Kirill and his party went to the St. Andrew Hermitage, where they were welcomed by the head of the hermitage, Archimandrite Ephrem, the brethren and the teachers and pupils of the Athoniada school functioning within the schete.
07.06.2013 2:36
Patriarch Kirill visits Xilourgou hermitage
On June 6, during his stay on Holy Mount Athos, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia visited the Xilourgou hermitage dedicated to the Dormition of Our Lady.
07.06.2013 0:38
Patriarch Kirill venerates shrines at the Monastery of Vatopedi
On June 6, after a visit to Hilandar monastery, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia went by water to the Monastery of Vatopedi. At the holy gates he was welcomed by the abbot, Archimandrite Ephraim, and the brethren.
06.06.2013 19:09
Patriarch Kirill celebrates thanksgiving in Hilandar Monastery
At the Hilandar Church of the Presentation of Our Lady, Holiness said a thanksgiving at the wonderworking Icon of Our Lady of the Three Hands.
06.06.2013 14:39
Patriarch Kirill visits Zograf Monastery
On June 6, 2013, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia visited Zograf, one of the oldest monasteries on Holy Mount Athos. He was welcomed at the gate by the abbot, Archimandrite Ambrose, and the monastic community.
06.06.2013 2:03
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill visits Scete of Prophet Elijah founded by St. Paisius Velichkovsky on Mount Athos
On 5 June 2013, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia proceeded to the Scete of the Prophet Elijah after visiting the Monastery of Pantocrator together with those accompanying him.
06.06.2013 0:57
Primate of the Russian Church celebrates prayer service at the Monastery of Pantocrator
After the prayer service, hegumen of the monastery, archimandrite Gabriel said to His Holiness: “We are happy to see you standing before the icon of our Mother, the intercessor and protector from any evil, Panagia Gerontissa, which means the Elder... We wish Your Holiness to be always protected by Her…
06.06.2013 0:07
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill venerates Panagia Portaitissa at Iveron Monastery
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill visited the Iveron Monastery, celebrated a prayer service and venerated the Iveron icon of the Mother of God, also called Panagia Portaitissa (Gate-keeper) at the chapel.