Russian Orthodox Church sends money to Patriarchate of Antioch to help people affected by armed conflict in Syria
Orthodox Church Leaders met with the President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso and propose a peace initiative for the Middle East
18-09-2012
Patriarch Kirill’s statement on disturbances in Cairo
The Russian Orthodox Church has followed the developments in Egypt with concern and bitterness. Blood has been spilt and Christian churches have been destroyed again. There is another manifestation of growing intolerance towards Christians and their legal and physical vulnerability in the Egyptian society.
European Council of Religious Leaders: Address by Metropolitan Hilarion
"In the final document of the ECRL meeting in 2004 in Brussels, it was stated that our Council was established to offer an open, clear and regular dialogue to European international institutions. The history of our organization has shown that the united voice of the leaders of historical religions in Europe is heard in the Council of Europe and in the European Union bodies. We should continue addressing those who belong to the leading structures of European institutions with regard to the problems of concern for us. It is especially true for human rights and freedoms, that is, the themes to which the present meeting is devoted".