Patriarchal Ministry
02.12.2009 11:37
Patriarch Kirill’s address to the 3d Congress of Compatriots
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia addressed the 3d World Congress of Compatriots living abroad at its opening on December 1, 2009, at the House of Unions Column Hall in Moscow. Distinguished Assembly, I cordially greet you all as you have come to Moscow for this representative…
01.12.2009 16:12
Patriarch Kirill attends the opening of the 3d Congress of Compatriots living abroad
The 3d World Congress of Compatriots living abroad began its work on Dec. 1 at the House of Unions Column Hall in Moscow.
27.11.2009 18:46
3d World Congress of Compatriots to be held in Moscow
The Congress will be opened on December 1 at the House of Unions Column Hall. Among those who are expected to come for the opening are His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Russian Foreign Minister S. Lavrov, Archbishop Hilarion of Volokolamsk, chairman of…
26.11.2009 14:45
Patriarch Kirill supports Italian Government over European Court’s decision to ban Christian symbols in schools
The European Court of Human Rights ruled on the case of Lautsi versus Italy that the presence of crucifixes in Italian schools violated human rights. His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia has sent a letter to Italian Prime Minister Sylvio Berlusconi, stating resolute support for the intention…
25.11.2009 13:46
Patriarch Kirill sends a message to the 5th Church Conference of Pilgrims’ Journey
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia sent the following message to the 5th Church Conference on Pilgrims’ Journey, which opened on November 25 at the Moscow Patriarchate’s Pilgrimage Center. Most Reverend Archpastors, Honorable Fathers, Dear Brothers and Sisters: I cordially greet you all as you have gathered…
24.11.2009 19:09
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill meets with UK Ambassador to Russia Ms. Anne Pringle
On 24 November 2009, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia met with UK Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Russia, Ms. Anne Pringle. The meeting took place at the Patriarch's working resident, Chisty side-street, Moscow.
23.11.2009 16:10
Patriarch Kirill congratulates the primate of the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem on the anniversary of his enthronement
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia sent the following congratulatory message to His Beatitude Theophilos, Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and All Palestine, on the occasion of the anniversary of his enthronement. Your Beatitude, Beloved in the Lord Brother and Concelebrant: I cordially congratulate you…
23.11.2009 16:07
Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church congratulates Bishop Michael of Geneva and Western Europe on his Name-Day
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia congratulated Bishop Michael of Geneva and Western Europe (Russian Church Outside Russia) on his Name-Day. Below is the text of the congratulatory message: Your Grace, Today as the Holy Church lifts up praise to the Archangel Michael and Other Heavenly Hosts…
21.11.2009 17:24
Heads of the Russian Orthodox Church and Orthodox Church of the Czech Lands and Slovakia celebrate Divine Liturgy at the Kremlin Church of the Archangel Michael
On November 21, 2009, the Day of the Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and Other Heavenly Hosts, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and His Beatitude Metropolitan of the Czech Lands and Slovakia celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Kremlin Church of the Archangel Michael. They were…
20.11.2009 16:28