“A Whole New Era in Russia's History”
Patriarch Kirill Celebrates Putin’s Impact as “A Whole New Era in Russia's History”
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, expressed commendation for Vladimir Putin's management of church and state relations, despite religious persecution in Russia.
In a letter to the Russian president celebrating the 25th anniversary of Putin’s rise to the position of head of state, Kirill described this period as “a whole new era in Russia’s history.”
In the letter, Kirill stated, “I would like to express my profound gratitude for the relationship between Church and State that has taken shape with your active support — a relationship without precedent in our nation’s history,” as quoted by The Orthodox Times. He praised the “fruitful dialogue between government and Church,” asserting that it “not only helps address daily challenges but also plays a vital role in the moral renewal and transformation of society.”