Kiril Gundjajev
Kiril Gundjajev, known as Patriarch Kirill, is the head of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) and has been a prominent religious leader since his appointment in 2009. Born in 1946 in Leningrad, he has played a significant role in the church's relations with the Russian government, often aligning with President Vladimir Putin's policies. Recently, he has been implicated in a scandal involving his long-term partner, Lidija Leonova, with whom he has lived for over 50 years, raising questions about the church's adherence to its own canonical laws regarding celibacy.
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Kiril Gundjajev, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, has been living in a non-marital relationship with Lidija Leonova for over 50 years.
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