His Beatitude Onuphry congratulates Patriarch Kirill on 75th anniversary

His Beatitude Metropolitan Onuphry. Photo: news.church.ua

His Beatitude Metropolitan Onuphry congratulated Patriarch Kirill on his 75th anniversary and wished the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church that further Patriarchal service would be years-long, peaceful, joyful and blessed, reports news.church.ua.

“The paths of your life and ministry were not simple, but no sorrows and trials separated your Holiness from the love of God, and today, standing with dignity on the high pulpit of the Patriarchal ministry, preach the Gospel of the Risen Christ, testifying to those near and far that Christ the Saviour is “Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isa. 9: 6),” said His Beatitude.

“On this significant day, I respectfully bring my prayerful wishes to Your Holiness so that your high Patriarchal service will be years-long, peaceful, joyful and blessed,” added the Primate of the UOC.

As reported, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia marks his 75th anniversary.

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