On 14 March 1976, Archimandrite Kirill was consecrated Bishop of Vyborg, Vicar of the Leningrad diocese. This article lists the Metropolitans and Patriarchs of Moscow, spiritual heads of the Russian Orthodox Church, since 1308 there have been 59. The title was changed to Archbishop of Smolensk and Kaliningrad in 1989. Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all Russia seen ahead of a Moscow Cadet Corps parade on Poklonnaya Hill. Kirill or Cyril (Russian Кирилл, secular name Vladimir Mikhailovich Gundyayev, Russian Владимир Михайлович Гундяев; born 20 November 1946) is a Russian Orthodox bishop. Mikhail V. Gundyaev, died in 1974. [39] The Department for External Church Relations was alleged to have acted as the largest supplier of foreign cigarettes in Russia. From 1988 he became the Archbishop of Smolensk and Kaliningrad. Official Biography of His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia. Your Graces the archpastors, venerable fathers, all-honourable monks and nuns, dear brothers and sisters: CHRIST IS RISEN! [17] In addition on 6 October 2011, at the request of the Patriarch, the Holy Synod introduced the metropoly (Russian: митрополия, mitropoliya), administrative structure bringing together neighboring eparchies. [71] Later, it was stated by the Russian Church officials that it was a 24-year-old employee who "acted out of stupid, unjustifiable and unauthorized initiative" in editing the photo. His elder brother, Archpriest Nikolay Gundyaev, is a professor at St. Petersburg Theological Academy and rector of the Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in St. Petersburg. Pravoslavie.ru congratulated him on that day, and OrthoChristian.com would also like, albeit belatedly, to congratulate His Holiness and wish him many more profitable years in service to God’s Church! He said that those who were demonstrating for democratic reform and the rule of law were emitting "ear piercing shrieks"[38], Journalists of the newspapers Kommersant and Moskovskij Komsomolets accused Kirill of profiteering and abuse of the privilege of duty-free importation of cigarettes granted to the Church in the mid-1990s and dubbed him "Tobacco Metropolitan". In May 2017, he likened it to Nazism and referred it as threat to family values during a visit to Kyrgyzstan. From 1970 to 1971 Father Kirill taught Dogmatic Theology and acted as rector’s assistant for students’ affairs at the Leningrad Theological Schools and at the same time worked as personal secretary to Metropolitan Nikodim and supervising instructor of the first-grade seminarians. [46] In their closing statements, members of Pussy Riot said that Patriarch Kirill had used the church to support the cultural position of Putin's government. All Rights Reserved ©2020- Any Republication for the Glory of God is Permitted with the Reference: "The Patriarchal Parishes of the Russian Orthodox Church in the USA - www.mospatusa.com", Published with the blessing of His Grace MatthewBishop of SourozhInterim Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA & Canada, Official Biography of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill, After graduation from school, he entered the Leningrad Seminary and later the Leningrad Theological Academy, from which he graduated, Interim Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA & Canada, On his Namesday. Kirill I was elected on 27 January 2009 by the ROC Local Council (the 2009 Pomestny Sobor) as Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' and Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church, with 508 votes out of 700. Mikhail Gundyaev, died in 1974. [18], Kirill and archbishop Józef Michalik signing a joint declaration to the Polish and Russian people at the Royal Castle in Warsaw (2012), Kirill is greeted by Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff as he arrives at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, 19 February 2016, On 20 October 2008, while on a tour of Latin America, he had a meeting with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Fidel Castro. His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia (secular name Vladimir M. Gundyaev) was born on November 20, 1946, in Leningrad. [65], Patriarch Kirill holds a Christmas service at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, 6 January 2011, Patriarch Kirill attends a ceremony to unveil the Wall of Grief monument to victims of Stalinist repressions in October 2017, In 2012, Kirill was accused of wearing a Swiss Breguet watch worth over £20,000 (USD $30,000). And thank you for offering me this opportunity to have a meeting with you, Mr President. Baczynska, Gabriela; Heneghan, Tom (6 October 2016). (Addressing Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia.) [50], Pope Benedict XVI, who was the leader of the Catholic Church at the time, has supported the position of the Russian Orthodox Church on this issue. And I found out that in fact there is Breguet watch, so I've never given commentaries that the Patriarch doesn't have it. Stanislav Krasilnikov/TASS Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill pray during the Easter Service in the Christ The Saviour Cathedral in Moscow, Russia, early April 2017. Among other things, Patriarch Kirill expressed his condolences on behalf of himself and the entire Russian Church. [31], When Kirill was elected Patriarch on 27 January 2009, by the Local Council of the Russian Orthodox Church by secret vote he gained 508 out of 702 votes and enthroned during liturgy at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow on 1 February 2009 the service was attended, among others, by President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev and prime minister Vladimir Putin. Prior to becoming Patriarch, Kirill was Archbishop (later Metropolitan) of Smolensk and Kaliningrad beginning on 26 December 1984, and also Chairman of the Russian Orthodox Church's Department for External Church Relations and a permanent member of the Holy Synod beginning in 1989. In 1976 Kirill was consecrated Bishop of Vyborg. Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem (retranslated): Thank you very much, Mr President for your warm welcome. As reported by RIA news agency, the 73-year-old Patriarch of Moscow stated that he could not participate in the prayers with his congregation due to medical instructions to remain isolated. Source: Patriarchate of Moscow The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, has approved the decision to excommunicate former Schema-Hegumen Sergii Romanov. “God bestowed on the Church of … [47] The song contained swear words and offending the Church itself, as well as it was performed in the part of church near the altar where no laymen are allowed to enter. [74], In 2016, Kirill stated that silencing priests that speak against same-sex marriage is similar to censorship, such as those that existed under "Soviet totalitarianism". As many people come and make presents. [16], Patriarch Kirill introduced significant changes in the administrative structure of the Church: On 27 July 2011 the Holy Synod of the Church established the Central Asian Metropolitan District, reorganizing the structure of the Church in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan. [4][5], After finishing the eighth grade (year 9), Vladimir Gundyayev got a job in the Leningrad Geological Expedition and worked for it from 1962 to 1965 as cartographer, combining work with studies at secondary school. the fall of patriarch kirill of moscow Patriarch Kirill’s juggernaut has come to a shuddering halt. His grandfather, Rev. [64], Most of the reports in the media tended to be critical of Patriarch Kirill and laughing at the claims that the dust was harmful, saying that it was just sand and it would have been far more efficient to just hire a maid to vacuum it up. Лукашенко с переизбранием на пост Президента Республики Беларусь / Патриарх / Патриархия.ru, Patriarch Kirill wishes Lukashenko to invariably develop fraternal relations with Russia, http://www.economist.com/node/17800131?story_id=17800131, "Protesters try to storm government HQ in Belarus", https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12029814, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7863385.stm, Патриарх Кирилл призвал Церковь и государство к взаимодействию, Miedwiediew: Państwo będzie wspierało Cerkiew, Архипастыри — участники Поместного Собора присутствовали на приеме в Георгиевском зале Большого кремлевского дворца, Приём от имени Президента России в честь архиереев – участников Поместного собора Русской православной церкви, Слово Святейшего Патриарха Московского и всея Руси Кирилла после интронизации 1 февраля 2009 года в соборном Храме Христа Спасителя, "Russian patriarch calls Putin era "miracle of God"", https://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFTRE81722Y20120208, Митрополит Смоленский и Калининградский Кирилл, Tribulations, trials and Troubles for the Russian Orthodox Church, Уходящий год ознаменовался историческим событием: две разделенные части Православной Церкви — Русская Православная Церковь (РПЦ) и Русская Православная Церковь Заграницей (РПЦЗ) — подписали Акт о каноническом общении, Митрополит Кирилл: «Пусть благословенье Божье пребывает со всеми нами», Бывший глава налоговой службы России опровергает слухи о причастности митрополита Кирилла к торговле алкоголем и табаком, "Plight of punk rockers turns Russians against the Church", https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/plight-of-punk-rockers-turns-russians-against-the-church-7619191.html, Pussy Riot sentenced to two years in prison colony for hooliganism | Music, Open letter of Fr. In cultural and social affairs the Church under Kirill has collaborated closely with the Russian state under President Vladimir Putin. [43], Alexander Pochinok who was the minister of taxes and levies (1999-2000), said in 2009 that Kirill had no involvement in the violations. [5], On 3 April 1969, Metropolitan Nicodemus (Rotov) of Leningrad and Novgorod tonsured him with the name of Kirill after saint Cyril the Philosopher and on 7 April ordained him as hierodeacon and on 1 June as hieromonk. On September 2, 1977, he was elevated to the rank of Archbishop. ", Jubilee Medal "300th Anniversary of Russian Navy" (1996), Medal "In memory of the 850th anniversary of Moscow" (1997), Gratitude of the President of the Russian Federation (14 August 1995) – for active participation in the preparation and conduct of the 50th anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945, Diploma of the State Duma of the Russian Federation (2001), Medal "65th anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War" (Transnistria, 2010). В минуты «триумфа» не грех вспомнить и о неудачах нынешнего председателя ОВЦС МП, Первые киевские итоги: методы церковной внешней политики РПЦ МП и роль одной личности в одной истории, Патриаршее поздравление А.Г. [57] At the same time, polls by Levada centre showed that more than half of Russians are also unsupportive for the punk group. On 25 February 1991, Archbishop Kirill was elevated to the rank of metropolitan. His father, Rev. Order of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, I degree (Antiochian Orthodox Church, 2011) [7], Gold Medal of St. Innocent (2009, The Orthodox Church in America) [8], The Order of St. Gregory of Parumala (Syrian Orthodox Church(, Order of St. Gregory the Illuminator (Armenian Apostolic Church, Armenia, 2010) [10], Order "Sheikh ul-Islam" (Caucasian Muslims Office, 2011) [11], 2nd class (20 November 2006) – for his great personal contribution to the spiritual and cultural traditions and strengthening friendship between peoples, 3rd class (11 August 2000) – for outstanding contribution to the strengthening of civil peace and the revival of spiritual and moral traditions, Medal "50 Years of Victory in Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945. Patriarch Kirill ceases commemoration of Archbishop of Cyprus. The conservative wing in the Russian Orthodox Church criticized Kirill for practicing ecumenism throughout the 1990s. been doing their duty selflessly. [4] After graduation from school, he entered the Leningrad Seminary and later the Leningrad Theological Academy, from which he graduated cum laude in 1970. At the end of the service, the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church delivered the following … [2][3], Kirill was born Vladimir Mikhailovich Gundyayev in Leningrad (present-day Saint Petersburg) on 20 November 1946. His mother, Raisa V. Gundyaeva, a teacher of German, died in 1984. Moscow, December 16, Interfax - Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia has congratulated Joe Biden on winning the United States presidential election and expressed readiness for cooperation with America's new leader. His mother, Raisa V. Gundyaeva, a teacher of German, died in 1984. Still, contact with Benedict XVI was characterized as greatly warm and with mutual respect with relations between the churches following. Allow me to thank you and wish you a happy birthday. [12] However, in a recent statement, Kirill stated that there could be no doctrinal compromise with the Catholic Church, and that discussions with them did not have the goal of seeking unification.[13]. [56] Commenting on the case, Kirill said they were "doing the work of Satan" and should be punished. Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus' - Wikipedia Mikhail V. Gundyaev, died in 1974. [68] Some time later, photographs on his official website showed him wearing what appeared to be an expensive watch on his left wrist,[69] From 1986 – administrator of the parishes in the Kaliningrad Region. [77] The traditional national sport is the only one to enjoy the official patronage of the Russian Orthodox Church.[78]. He was elevated to the rank of Archimandrite on September 12, 1971. 60-летие митрополита Кирилла через призму украинских церковных проблем", http://portal-credo.ru/site/?act=news&id=49589&type=view, Митрополит Кирилл после Украины. Patriarch Kirill of Russia. On November 13, 1989, he was appointed the Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations and a Permanent Member of the Holy Synod. as chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate department for external church relations. [62], "I sold my apartment in St. Petersburg, and we paid the required sum", said Shevchenko's son, also Yury, in early April 2012. "I was looking at that picture and suddenly I understood - it was a collage! In 2008, breakaway Bishop Diomid of Anadyr and Chukotka criticized him for associating himself with the Catholic Church. Paschal Message of Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Russia to the Archpastors, Pastors, Deacons, Monastics and All the Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church. [40] In his 2002 interview with Izvestia, Metropolitan Kirill called the allegations about his profiteering a political campaign against him. from 1995 to 1999 – member of the Russian organizing committee for events commemorating the 1941–1945 Great Patriotic War; from 1996 to 2000 – member of the supervisory board of the 50th Anniversary of the Victory foundation; from 2006 to 2008 – leader of the working group for elaborating a Basic Teaching of the Russian Orthodox Church on Human Dignity, Freedom and Rights. His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia (secular name Vladimir M. Gundyaev) was born on November 20, 1946, in Leningrad. On April 3, 1969, Metropolitan Nikodim (Rotov) of Leningrad and Novgorod tonsured him with the name of Kirill and on April 7 ordained him as hierodeacon and on June 1 as hieromonk. He became Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus' and Primate of the Russian Orthodox … This is translated from patriarchia.ru for our English-speaking readers. The ecclesiastical court of the Yekaterinburg diocese ruled in favor … From 26 December 1984, he was Archbishop of Smolensk and Vyazma. Background. The award found a pained reaction from representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church. [4], Kirill being presented with the patriarchal koukoulion during his enthronement. Patriarch KirillKirill Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia:The Church has joined in the general efforts very actively. MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JANUARY 18, 2019: Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all Russia conducts the service of the Great Blessing of Waters on the eve of Orthodox Epiphany at the Church of Transfiguration of Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior. [67] This triggered at least one Internet blogger to study the issue and collect images of Kirill's wristwear. [4], From 1970 to 1971 Father Kirill taught Dogmatic Theology and acted as rector's assistant for students’ affairs at the Leningrad Theological Schools and at the same time worked as personal secretary to Metropolitan Nicodem and supervising instructor of the first-grade seminarians. On March 22, 2020, on the 3rd Holy Lent Week, The Sunday of the Holy Cross, His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, celebrated the Divine Liturgy of St. since 2008 – chairman of the Economy and Ethics experts council under the department for external church relations (now the Economy and Ethics experts council under the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia). [6][7] On 29 December, when talking to journalists, he said he was opposed to any reforms of a liturgical or doctrinal nature in the Church. Retrieved on 10 November 2016, Pussy Riot Were Wrong -- by Dennis Sewell at, Pussy? [48][49] This act was considered a desecration and offence by many of Orthodox believers in Russia,[50][51][52][53][54] and depicted like so both in local media as well as by some media abroad. from 1994 to 1996 – member of Russian Foreign Ministry council for foreign policy and the prominent importer of alcohol and tobacco into Russia; from 1995 to 2000 – chairman of the Synodal working group for elaborating a Concept of the Russian Orthodox Church on church-state relations and problems of modern society as a whole. His grandfather, Rev. [23][24][25], Kirill "heartily congratulated"[26] Alexander Lukashenko for winning the Belarusian presidency in 2010[27][28][29] by an apparent 80% majority, in elections marred by violence[30] and accusations of intimidation and vote rigging. On 9 December, during the funeral service for Alexey II in Christ the Saviour Cathedral (which was broadcast live by Russia's state TV channels), he was seen and reported to have fainted at one point. 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