Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sends Christmas greetings to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia
The message reads:
“Your Holiness,
Please accept my sincere Christmas greetings.
This radiant feast inspires people to pursue benevolent aspirations and good deeds. It serves to unite millions of Russians through the shared spiritual values and historical traditions that are inseparably linked with concern about our fellow beings, the love of peace, religious tolerance and compassion.
I am confident that under your leadership the Russian Orthodox Church will continue developing constructive cooperation with government and public institutions in such important spheres as culture and education, promotion of moral values among young people and family support, consolidation of inter-ethnic accord and anti-extremist efforts, charity, and the restoration and preservation of the rich historical and cultural heritage of the peoples of the Russian Federation.
I wish you good health, joy, peace and happiness.”
