Patriarchal Congratulations to the Head of the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan, Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan, on His Name Day

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia congratulated the Head of the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan, Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan, on his name day:

To His Eminence,  

The Most Reverend Alexander,  

Metropolitan of Astana and Kazakhstan,  

Permanent Member of the Holy Synod  

of the Russian Orthodox Church  

Your Eminence!  

Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your name day – the commemoration of Saint Alexander of Svir, who demonstrated patience and meekness, sincere love, and immeasurable temperance (from the hymn to the saint).  

May the Almighty Lord, through the prayers of your heavenly patron, grant you strength in full measure and peace of soul, fortifying you in your archpastoral ministry and bestowing His abundant help as you walk the path of salvation.  

With love in the Lord,  

+KIRILL, PATRIARCH OF MOSCOW AND ALL RUSSIA