Russian Orthodoxy, your primate service has truly become a guiding light and spiritual support in difficult times for everyone, the congratulatory message of President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev says to His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' on the occasion of his birthday.
“Your Holiness! It is impossible to overestimate your contribution to the preservation and strengthening of the spiritual and moral foundations of society. Your sermon inspires good deeds, helps to find the right path and find inner peace.
Your role in strengthening the spiritual connection of the people of South Ossetia with Russia is exceptionally great. "Your arch pastoral blessing and support for the development and strengthening of relations between our countries are of great importance for the Republic," the text of the message, published on the official website of the head of state, says.
Gagloev wished Patriarch Kirill good health, inexhaustible energy and longevity.
"May God grant you strength for further fruitful patriarchal service for the benefit of the Holy Russian Orthodox Church!" he said.
