Congratulation to the Head of the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan, Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan, on his Name Day

On September 12, 2024, the feast day of the Holy Right-Believing Grand Prince Alexander Nevsky and Venerable Alexander of Svir, the heavenly patrons of Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan, Head of the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan and permanent member of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church, is celebrated.

The episcopate of Kazakhstan, the secretary of the Metropolitan District of Kazakhstan, Honored Artist of Russia O.N. Ovchinnikov, the heads of departments and commissions of the Metropolitan District, clergy, monastics, and laity of the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan offer heartfelt congratulations to His Eminence Metropolitan Alexander on his Name Day. They prayerfully wish him the abundant mercy of the All-Gracious Lord, health, strength of soul and body, and the grace-filled help of God in carrying out his high and responsible archpastoral ministry in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

"On the feast day of the great ascetics of the Russian Orthodox Church—the Holy Right-Believing Grand Prince Alexander Nevsky and Venerable Alexander of Svir, whose holy names you received in the Sacrament of Baptism and monastic tonsure—please accept our heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of your Name Day from the leaders of the departments and staff of the Almaty Diocesan Administration.

'The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things' (Matt. 12:35), says the Savior in His Gospel. Being close to you and having the honor of assisting you in your labors, we are all witnesses to the many great gifts and talents with which the Creator and Giver of all good things, God, has endowed you.

The example of your life, your fervent prayerful intercession for each of your subordinates, along with your wise counsel and guidance, not only help us to fulfill our responsibilities in the service of the Church but also guide us firmly along the Gospel path, correct our mistakes, and keep the living faith in our hearts.

May the Right-Believing Prince Alexander strengthen your spirit and obtain for you from the All-Merciful Creator good health and strength of both soul and body, and may Venerable Alexander of Svir, through his intercession, beseech from the Throne of God blessings and grace-filled help for you in your daily ecclesiastical and public labors.

We sincerely wish you the mercy of God and blessed success in your apostolic work for the benefit of the Orthodox Church. Many, good, and blessed years to you, dear Vladyka!"

From the congratulatory message of O.N. Ovchinnikov, Secretary of the Metropolitan District, Honored Artist of Russia, and the staff of the Almaty Diocesan Administration to Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan.