Patriarch Kirill stated on Sunday that the Russian Orthodox Church “understands” its Ukrainian branch’s decision to sever connections in the wake of Moscow’s offensive in the pro-Western country. “We fully understand how the Ukrainian Orthodox Church is suffering today,” the head of the Russian Orthodox Church said in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in … Read more
Patriarch Kirill, the leader of Russia’s Orthodox Church, is a staunch admirer of President Vladimir Putin, who reportedly called his rule a “miracle.” The 75-year-old Kirill, a major component of Putin’s power machinery, has championed traditional Christian principles and bolstered the Kremlin’s authoritarian tendencies by criticizing opposition protests. He has recently praised Russia’s military intervention … Read more
Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, is among the individuals who would be included in the proposed sixth round of European Union sanctions. According to the sources, the proposed text has been given to the corresponding ambassadors for evaluation. At this point, names can be removed or added at the discretion of … Read more
