Kiril I

Kiril I, born Vladimir Gunđajev, is the Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia, holding this position since 2009. He is a prominent leader in the Russian Orthodox Church and has been known for his strong ties to the Russian state and President Vladimir Putin. Recently, he has been in the news due to revelations about his long-hidden extramarital partner, Lidija Leonova, which raises questions about his personal life and adherence to church doctrine that prohibits clergy from marrying.