Alexander Lukashenko meets with Patriarch Kirill

6 июня 2022

They talked about spiritual things in the Palace of Independence today. Patriarch Kirill is in our country for the sixth time. And by tradition, he met with the President. 

On Sunday Kirill took part in the celebrations of the 1030th anniversary of the establishment of Orthodoxy in the Belarusian lands and headed the Divine Liturgy in Polotsk. Alexander Lukashenko attended the celebrations. In Belarus, the state and the church have a partnership relationship. Our country does everything to preserve the unity of the people and the church. The President considers the visit of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia to Belarus to be a good sign.  

Alexander Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus: 

“This event was the beginning of our Orthodoxy. The Moscow Patriarchate has supported this date.  I am grateful that you are in Belarus on this day. Moreover, the 900th anniversary of the monastery is coming soon. I will be happy to receive you any time.”

The President invited the Patriarch to the anniversary of the St. Euphrosyne Monastery. In 2025 the monastery will celebrate its 900th anniversary. It is an important date for the Belarusians. Polotsk is the birthplace of our statehood, spirituality, our roots.