Patriarch Kirill addressed Russians on Christmas Eve

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia called on all those who are not believers to open their hearts to God on the Orthodox holiday of Christmas. The address of the head of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) was published on January 6 on the website of the Moscow Patriarchate.

"To those who, due to various circumstances, are still outside the saving fence of the Church and do not participate in the life of the community of Christ, I appeal: open your heart to Him Who loved us so much that He gave His only Begotten Son so that everyone who believes in Him would not perish," the message says.

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