On November 20, 2024, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church, celebrates his 78th birthday. Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan extended his heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness on this significant occasion.
The congratulatory message reads:
“Your Holiness,
Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of your birthday!
Your entire life is wholly dedicated to serving the ‘living and true God’ (Heb. 9:14). As the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church, you exemplify steadfast faith, fervent love for God, and tireless labor in Christ’s vineyard. Devoting all your strength to your Patriarchal ministry, you confidently lead the flock entrusted to you by God along the path of salvation, tirelessly teaching the people the truth of the Gospel.The years of your Primatial ministry have been marked by important decisions aimed at strengthening the traditional spiritual foundations of the countries and peoples within the canonical jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church, including the Republic of Kazakhstan. The example of your truly ascetic labors inspires bishops, clergy, and laity in their service to the Mother Church.
On this festive day, I respectfully extend to Your Holiness my wishes for robust health, longevity, and ‘mercy from the Lord’ (Jude 1:21).
May the All-Merciful Lord grant you His ever-strengthening help in your arduous and responsible Patriarchal ministry for the benefit of the Russian Orthodox Church and our Fatherland!”
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