Patriarch Kirill wrote a book on the benefits of war and declared…
Patriarch Kirill wrote a book on the benefits of war and declared that God determines the victors. Moscow and all-Russia Patriarch Kirill released the book 'War.'
Consensus
- Patriarch Kirill published a book titled 'War. Beyond Visible Causes And Consequences'.
- The book was released by the Moscow Patriarchy Publishing House.
- The book discusses the metaphysics of war and presents war as having an atoning or redemptive value.
- Patriarch Kirill states that the outcome of wars is determined by God and that victory belongs to those on the side of light.
- He describes Russia's role in history as one requiring it not to avoid its historical duty to be victorious.
- The book examines concepts such as sacrifice, heroism, patriotism, and victory from a spiritual perspective.
- Patriarch Kirill asserts that the Russian people have the strength to win.
Points of divergence
- The book addresses the 'racial aspect of war' as part of its content. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Patriarch Kirill has regularly justified Russia's aggression against Ukraine in his public statements, including framing the current war as a continuation of the fight against Nazism after 1945. — meduza
Coverage (4 sources)
- Patriarch Kirill wrote a book on the benefits of war and declared that God determines the victors — The Moscow Times
- Патриарх Кирилл написал книгу об «искупительном значении войны» — Meduza
- Патриарх Кирилл выпустил книгу о войне — Дождь
- "Our earthly calling is to be God's warriors." Patriarch Kirill releases a book on the war — Дождь (Telegram)