Patriarch Kirill
Patriarch Kirill is the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, known for his close ties to the Kremlin and support for President Vladimir Putin. His leadership has been marked by controversial statements regarding politics and morality, as well as his role in promoting traditional values in Russian society. Kirill's influence has been significant in shaping the church's position on various social issues, often aligning with the state’s agenda, which has drawn criticism from activists and reformists.
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Vladimir Putin greeted Patriarch Kirill with a handshake and three kisses.
Tokio Putino elgesio niekas nesitikėjo: pasikeitė nuo Covid laikų
Lithuania· 2025-11-05
Patriarch Kirill is mentioned in the context of the Russian Orthodox Church's involvement.
„Washington Post“ įspėjo dvi šalis, galinčias tapti kitu Putino taikiniuLithuania· 2025-11-04
Veniamin suggested discussing the visit with Patriarch Kirill, as most believers in Belarus are Orthodox.
Митрополит Вениамин предложил согласовать возможный визит Папы Льва XIV в Беларусь с патриархом Кириллом
Belarus· 2025-10-28
Patriarch Kirill stated that the number of participants in the Moscow procession exceeded 400,000.
JÜRI KOTŠINEV ⟩ Rahvusradikaalid koguvad Venemaal jõudu – Putin peab nendega arvestama
Estonia· 2025-09-28
Patriarch Kirill described Orthodox churches as 'spiritual gas stations' that provide divine energy to overcome life's difficulties.
Патриарх Кирилл назвал православные храмы «духовными бензоколонками»Belarus· 2025-09-18Patriarch Kirill is the head of the Russian Orthodox Church who visited Kazakhstan for a religious congress.
Токаев наградил орденом патриарха Кирилла: 17 сентября 2025, 10:40
Kazakhstan· 2025-09-17
Patriarch Kirill awarded Margarity Simonian the Order of Princess Olga for her contributions to preserving traditional values.
Симоньян рассказала о тяжелой болезни и предстоящей операции — РБК
Russia· 2025-09-08
Patriarch Kirill awarded Margarity Simonian the Order of Princess Olga III degree for her contribution to preserving traditional values in society.
Симоньян рассказала о тяжелой болезни и предстоящей операции — РБКRussia· 2025-09-07Patriarch Kirill awarded Margarita Simonyan the Order of Princess Olga for 'Preserving Traditional Values'.
Маргарита Симоньян рассказала, что ей диагностировали «страшную тяжелую болезнь»Belarus· 2025-09-07
Patriarch Kirill is mentioned in the context of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church's affiliation with the Russian Orthodox Church.
УПЦ МП закликають відхреститися від РПЦ: інакше – позов про припинення митрополії
Ukraine· 2025-08-20
Patriarch Kirill has justified Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called the war sacred.
На Валааме, где недавно были Лукашенко с Путиным, повесили фреску, как российский военный с Z перевязывает раненого украинского солдатаBelarus· 2025-08-03
Patriarch Kirill has been a supporter of the invasion of Ukraine.
Papa Leon l-a primit la Vatican pe un înalt oficial al Bisericii Ortodoxe Ruse – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-07-27
Patriarch Kirill is associated with the Russian Orthodox Church, which the Ukrainian Orthodox Church is being urged to distance itself from.
УПЦ МП дали строк до серпня розірвати стосунки з РосієюUkraine· 2025-07-17
Kiril is described as the patriarch who blesses soldiers to commit violence against Ukrainian citizens.
Negociar amb el dimoni
Andorra· 2025-05-14
Vučić has planned a meeting with Patriarch Kirill in Moscow.
Вучич посетил Красную площадь и заявил, что «возьмет наказание на себя» — РБКRussia· 2025-05-08
Patriarch Kirill is a religious leader in Russia who is scheduled to meet with Aleksandar Vučić during his visit.
Вучич посетил Красную площадь и заявил, что «возьмет наказание на себя» — РБКRussia· 2025-05-07Pope Francis met with leading Russian spiritual leader Patriarch Kirill.
Narodni papa okrenut periferijama
Montenegro· 2025-04-26
Patriarch Kirill is depicted on a calendar hanging in Kuremäe Monastery, where he is described as having declared a holy war against the Western world.
FOTO ⟩ Pühtitsa kloostris ripub endiselt patriarh Kirilli pildiga kalenderEstonia· 2025-04-22
Pope Francis met with Patriarch Kirill of Russia, marking the first meeting between the leaders of the Catholic and Russian Orthodox churches since the Great Schism of 1054.
Sfârșitul unui pontificat care a zguduit Biserica Catolică. Cele mai importante momente petrecute la Vatican începând cu 2013
Romania· 2025-04-21
Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, actively supports Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine.
V. Zelenskis: Rusija bando sudaryti paliaubų įspūdį, nors atakos tęsiasiLithuania· 2025-04-20
Patriarch Kirill led the Easter service and has strongly supported the aggression against Ukraine.
Jutarnji list - Putin je otišao na uskršnji obred u crkvu, prizori i patrijarhova propovijed potpuno su nadrealni
Croatia· 2025-04-20
Patriarch Kirill led the Easter service and expressed support for the war in Ukraine.
Jutarnji list - Putin je otišao na uskršnji obred u crkvu, prizori i patrijarhova propovijed potpuno su nadrealniCroatia· 2025-04-20The leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, is one of the loudest supporters of the war.
Trump wants the war to end. But Putin wants much more than that
United States· 2025-03-22
Patriarch Kirill has been criticized for using the Orthodox Church for propaganda.
Ein wenig Pussy Riot in Esch/Alzette
Luxembourg· 2025-02-19
