Putin Commends Orthodox Church’s Role
According to the Kremlin, Putin participated in a Christmas liturgy at a Moscow parish on Wednesday, accompanied by servicemen and their relatives.
“This wonderful holiday illuminates the world with the light of kindness and love, giving millions hope and the joy of belonging to ancestral spiritual traditions passed down from generation to generation,” Putin declared in a statement issued by the Kremlin.
The head of state emphasized that the Russian Orthodox Church, along with other Christian denominations, fulfills a “tremendous and unique role” in fostering unity within society, strengthening patriotism, and safeguarding the nation’s “rich historical and cultural legacy.”
Faith-based institutions, he noted, organize charitable programs and provide support to veterans of the Ukraine conflict. “This important work deserves the utmost recognition,” he remarked.
Putin has consistently underlined the necessity of defending and nurturing “traditional spiritual and moral values,” while also advancing Russian culture domestically and internationally. In November 2022, he enacted a decree directing government bodies to counter what was described as “destructive ideologies.”
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