The spirit of concord and peace must prevail in the difficult times the world is experiencing, the Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia Kirill said during formal and celebratory mass held in his honour at the Protaton Church in Karyes, the seat of the self-governing body of Mount Athos, on Friday.
Kirill expressed his respect for the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the representatives of the twenty monasteries of Mount Athos, adding that he came to pay his respects to its monasticism. He also spoke on the great importance placed by the Russian Church to Mount Athos, an event that is manifested in the numerous visits of Russian citizens in the area.
He also commented on the one thousand-year anniversary from the first presence of Russian monks on Mount Athos celebrated this year, noting it is an additional reason for his pilgrimage.
Source:ANA-MPA
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