Patriarch Kirill called for prayers for the president to preserve…
Patriarch Kirill called for prayers for the president to preserve Russia. Moscow10 July Vesti. Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Kirill stated at Valaam Monastery that in order to save Russia from external and internal enemies, one must pray for the country, the president, and soldiers.
Consensus
- Patriarch Kirill delivered a speech on July 10 at the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral in Valaam Monastery.
- The Patriarch called on Russians to pray for President Vladimir Putin, the state, and military personnel.
- He stated that prayer is necessary to protect Russia from external and internal threats.
- Patriarch Kirill referenced historical persecution of religion during the Soviet era.
- He emphasized the importance of spiritual strength and faith in preserving the nation.
Points of divergence
- The Patriarch described the Soviet period as being dominated by a 'demonic force' that opposed religious expression. — vm
- Patriarch Kirill criticized 'zeping' among youth, calling it foolishness and urging teenagers to develop heroism. — vm
- The Patriarch explicitly mentioned praying for the president as a right-believing person (Vladimir Putin). — vesti
- Patriarch Kirill referred to the current time as one of 'building spiritual forces' and emphasized being the Church for its people. — vesti
- President Vladimir Putin previously met with Patriarch Kirill and congratulated him on his 17th anniversary of enthronement, thanking him for his contribution to national life. — vm
- Episcopos Mozhaisky Iosif claimed that including Patriarch Kirill in EU sanctions lists is a manifestation of 'demonic power'. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Patriarch Kirill Calls for Prayers for the President to Preserve Russia — Вечерняя Москва
- Patriarch Kirill Calls on Russians to Pray Without Ceasing for Putin — Вести
Key entities
- Kirill
- Russia
- RPC
- Valaam Monastery
- Moscow
- Vladimir Putin
- Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral
- Spasso-Premobrazhenskogo Vaalamskogo Muzhskogo Monastyrya
- Germana Valaamskikh
- Valaam Monastery
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