Vakhtang Kipshidze
Vakhtang Kipshidze is a prominent figure within the Russian Orthodox Church, serving as the deputy head of the Synodal Department for Church and Society Relations. He is known for his vocal stance on various issues concerning the church's role in modern society and has recently been in the news for commenting on a foiled assassination plot against Metropolitan Tikhon, which he suggested could escalate the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Recent news mentions
Vakhtang Kipshidze, Deputy Chairman of the Synodal Department for Church and Society Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate, stated that the repression against those supporting the Armenian Apostolic Church is unacceptable.
Пашинян назвал миллиардера Карапетяна «негодяем» — РБК
Russia· 2025-06-17
Vakhtang Kipshidze commented on the assassination attempt against Metropolitan Tikhon, linking it to the escalation of the conflict.
В РПЦ увидели в покушении на Тихона попытку помешать миру с Украиной — РБКRussia· 2025-02-28
