Hilarion Alfeev

Hilarion Alfeev, also known as Metropolitan Hilarion, is a prominent Russian Orthodox Church leader and theologian. He has served as the head of the Department for External Church Relations since 2009 and is known for his diplomatic efforts in fostering relations between the Russian Orthodox Church and other Christian denominations. Hilarion has been vocal about the church's stance on various social issues and has participated in discussions regarding the future of significant historical figures in Russia, including calls for the burial of Vladimir Lenin.