Patriarch Kirill of Moscow quotes

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow is the current Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church and a prominent religious leader in Russia. His leadership has played a significant role in shaping the modern identity and direction of the Russian Orthodox community. He is known for his strong advocacy of traditional values and close relationship with the Russian state. Here are 2 of his quotes:

Unlike the West, which is already nervous about the arrival of refugees, Moscow alone has taken in more Muslims than the whole of Europe has done by now. And nobody in the world is aware of it. And there is no hysteria, no police, no gas, no physical clashes. Of course, problems do arise sometimes with people who arrive but these problems get solved within the law, and most importantly, the good Orthodox-Muslim relations are creating an atmosphere for Muslims here to live peacefully and for the Orthodox to treat Muslims respectfully, with tolerance, like brothers. You probably felt what remarkable, good relations have developed between the Orthodox people and Muslims in Russia. We are very glad that finally this big mosque has been built in the city of Moscow to become a place of prayer for many Muslims who live in Moscow and visit Moscow. (Patriarch Kirill of Moscow)

Forgiveness without justice is capitulation and weakness.

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow

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Born: November 20, 1946
Quotes count: 2
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