Serb Primate congratulates Patriarch Kirill on anniversary of enthronement
On February 1, 2022, Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia congratulated the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus, on the thirteenth anniversary of his enthronement, the DECR ROC website reports.
Patriarch Porfirije noted that together with the entire Plenitude of the Serbian Orthodox Church, he sends the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church “prayerful wishes to be at the helm of our Sister Russian Orthodox Church for many years and in peace for the good and salvation of the people of God, the priesthood and monasticism entrusted to you.”
“May our Lord Jesus Christ grant the Most Holy Church of Russia in the person of Your Holiness the right to preach the word of His truth in peace, fullness, honesty, good health, and longevity,” wrote Patriarch Porfirije in his congratulatory address.
Earlier, the UOJ wrote that His Holiness Patriarch Kirill was congratulated on the day of enthronement by Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia Ilia and the Primate of the UOC Metropolitan Onuphry.
Read also
OCU Holds Service in Seized Cherkasy Church—But Nobody Came
Photos reveal nearly deserted worship in St. Andrew’s Church after its seizure from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC)
Romanian Orthodox Hierarchs Propose Five Women for Canonization
Canonization effort highlights upcoming Commemorative Year of Holy Women in 2026.
St. Olga of Alaska Officially Glorified in Her Hometown of Kwethluk
First North American female saint honored in historic vigil attended by hundreds of pilgrims and hierarchs.
Pro-Constantinople Outlet Reports on Violent Cathedral Seizure in Chernivtsi
An article from the Orthodox Times highlights rising attacks against UOC faithful and clergy amid escalating church property disputes.
Metropolitan Longin Alleges Assassination Plot Against Him
Bancheny hierarch claims a group from Ivano-Frankivsk was sent to kill him.
Archbishop of Cyprus: Decision on Metropolitan Tychikos’ Appeal Expected in August
Hierarch retains presumption of innocence amid ongoing review by Ecumenical Patriarchate.