Patriarch Kirill: ROC and RCC bear special responsibility for humankind
Patriarch Kirill and Pope Francis in Havana in 2016. Photo: interfax.ru
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus’ has sent a message to Pope Francis on the occasion of his 85th anniversary, reports the official website of the Moscow Patriarchate.
The Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church emphasized the special importance of interaction between Moscow and Rome, recalling the meeting in Havana in 2016.
“As the heads of the world's two largest Christian Churches, we bear special responsibility for the fate of humankind," Patriarch Kirill wrote to Pope Francis.
He noted that, given the difference in traditions, Moscow and Rome can cooperate in a number of important areas.
"I am pleased to note that, while preserving loyalty to our common traditions, our churches have at the same time achieved a high level of interaction, thanks to which we can take joint steps to celebrate the name of God across the globe, to consolidate the lifelong moral ideals in society, to develop inter-faith dialogue, and to come up with worthy responses to modern-day challenges," says Patriarch Kirill’s message.
Read also
UOC's Social Department reports on aid provided during 1000 days of war
Millions of hryvnias in financial aid and hundreds of tons of humanitarian assistance were provided during this period.
On 1000th day of war, UOC opens exhibition dedicated to Church's mission
Before the exhibition's opening, a memorial service was held for those who perished and died during the war, as well as a prayer service for AFU soldiers and for Ukraine.
Zelensky on the Church: The era of those who sanctify terror is over
The President stated that in Ukraine, there is dialogue between the state and all religious communities.
Satanic show to be held in Prague as a counter to St. Nicholas feast
Terrifying creatures will scare children instead of giving them gifts.
Papal Nuncio in Kyiv: War is from the devil, it makes no sense
Visvaldas Kulbokas believes the Church's mission is to call for the urgent need to end the war.