I can hardly believe I am doing this but I'm about to quote from the Rorate Coeli website (Mac, take note)! Today, they have posted a message sent by Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, to the Chairman of the Russian Federation Communist party. I suppose this could be a kind of meaningless message that is sent to all members of the Russian parliament who reach 70 years age but I do find it rather extraordinary! Dear Gennady Andreyevich! With all my heart, I wish to congratulate you on this remarkable date. Being one of the most prominent politicians of modern Russia, you seek to care for the people's wellbeing and protect the traditional moral values. I hope that your fruitful activity will continue to promote socially important initiatives and the moral transformation of the society. I wish you robust health, peace, and heavenly aid in all your good deeds and initiatives. I deem it to be fit to award you with the "Order of Glory and Honor", 3rd degree. Respectfully, + Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2014/06/moscow-patriarch-awards-patriarchal.html
Actually this is good to read if the current craziness in Rome has anyone thinking of swimming the Bosporus.
