Putin congratulated Patriarch Kirill on the Day of National Unity.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all of Russia on the Day of National Unity. "This holiday is dedicated to the great achievement of our people, who at the call of their hearts, in a difficult time for the country, rose to defend their homeland, defeated a cruel enemy, revived and strengthened the country," says his blessings, which were published on Wednesday on the website of the Russian Orthodox Church.