His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia has expressed condolences over the killing of believers of the Ethiopian Church in the Vallega region of Oromia state 04.11.2020 16:50 Stenogram of the meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with His Holiness Patriarch Kirill and leaders of religious associations in Russia Putin has used such superficial actions to lure church members onto his team. Hollywood or the Vatican. What are the “moral values” that inform Putin’s claim that the collapse of the Soviet Union, a murderous tyranny, was the worst geopolitical disaster of the twentieth century? Here in the United States, we’ve seen too much of that among certain evangelical leaders recently. Thank you. Or the poisoning with radioactive polonium of Alexander Litvinenko, who tried to shed light on Putin’s secret police thugs? or to use a more biblical reference, we have beams in our eyes, let’s not criticize those who have splinters. Always see the latest from George Weigel and other EPPC Scholars. Is the “lofty mission which the Lord has entrusted” to Mr. Putin a mission-without-end? Wow, was this article needed! The extraordinary spiritual riches of Russian Orthodoxy are squandered when its leaders engage in this sort of propagandistic rubbish. If you value the news and views Catholic World Report provides, please consider donating to support our efforts. I would like to wish you, much esteemed Vladimir Vladimirovich, long years of life, good health, and God’s aid in the lofty mission the Lord has entrusted to you through the will of the people … May the Lord preserve you! Print. Scopri le migliori foto stock e immagini editoriali di attualità di Orthodox Patriarch Kirill su Getty Images. On 27 January 2009, the ROC Local Council (th… Russia under Putin isn’t the atheistic Soviet Union, so why do all of the neocons want a new cold (or hot) war? Vladimir Putin and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow.jpeg 4,440 × 3,120; 7.9 MB Vladimir Putin 24 November 2000-4.jpg 500 × 334; 93 KB Vladimir Putin 28 December 2000-11.jpg 500 × 334; 188 KB How “normal”, really, was the old normal? Sorry to have to say it, but Weigel’s article is pure neocon/war party trash. So does true ecumenical dialogue. 10 After years of suffering, Russian Orthodox believers deserve something better than this. The Church was critically ill under communism and is only now recovering and unlike Poland, have insufficient support from the people to battle a semi-dictator like Putin. After years of suffering, Russian Orthodox believers deserve something better than this. How does it advance “the interests of the people”? Scegli tra immagini premium su Orthodox Patriarch Kirill della migliore qualità. Or the murder of his critics, like journalist Anna Politkovskaya? Does it mean continued Russian support for the Syrian butcher, Bashar al-Assad? Putin: Good afternoon, dear friends, Or the recent use of a weapons-grade nerve agent in England against two Russians of whom Putin disapproved? Its martyrs, who number in the millions, are dishonored when the bishops of a putatively free Church play the role of chaplain to the omnipotent and infallible czar, rather than speaking truth to power. The extraordinary spiritual riches of Russian Orthodoxy are squandered when its leaders engage in this sort of propagandistic rubbish. Its martyrs, who number in the millions, are dishonored when the bishops of a putatively free Church play the role of chaplain to the omnipotent and infallible czar, rather than speaking truth to power. The Russian Church suffered terribly under Lenin, Stalin, and their heirs. Last December 1, after President Vladimir Putin addressed a meeting of the Episcopal Council of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill concluded his thanks in these cringe-inducing terms: There is nothing more serious and important than moral consensus within society. The depth of faith is shallow for many. Observers have said the monk’s rebellious actions and now his detention undermine the authority of Patriarch Kirill. Email webmaster@eppc.org, The Constitution, the Courts, and the Culture. The best term to describe George Weigle is Hollow. The president’s speech was devoted to the church’s role in state affairs. What are the “moral values” that inform Putin’s claim that the collapse of the Soviet Union, a murderous tyranny, was the worst geopolitical disaster of the twentieth century? The annals of sycophancy are, alas, replete with examples of churchmen toadying to political power. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all Russia met at Mount Athos on Saturday during their official visits to Greece. Does that “continued success” depend on Russian internet trolls and bots sowing discord and confusion (not to mention lies and propaganda) around the world? I am unable to digest mythology in any form and from where it comes. All comments posted at Catholic World Report are moderated. 24:13-25 I grew up attending a small Fundamentalist Bible chapel that believed the Lord’s Supper should be commemorated […]. Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia and Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church since 1 February 2009 Are you enjoying this article? There is no real indication that Kirill is anything other than a worker for the state. Did the Lord really intend that Mr. Putin be president-for-life and a multi-billionaire to boot? George Weigel Click here for more information on donating to CWR. While vigorous debate is welcome and encouraged, please note that in the interest of maintaining a civilized and helpful level of discussion, comments containing obscene language or personal attacks—or those that are deemed by the editors to be needlessly combative or inflammatory—will not be published. Kirill, head of church and close ally of Putin says feminist organisations 'proclaim the pseudo-freedom of women' Miriam Elder in Moscow Tue 9 … In today’s Sycophancy Sweepstakes, however, it’s hard to top Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia. Does the “certain success of our Fatherland in the near and distant future” mean the permanent occupation of Crimea, the ongoing presence of Russian troops in Ukraine, and the continuation of the low-grade but lethal war Russia is waging against its neighbor? George Weigel is Distinguished Senior Fellow of Washington, D.C.’s Ethics and Public Policy Center, where he holds the William E. Simon Chair in Catholic Studies. Comments on the website or technical programs? As for Crimea: it for centuries has been as Russian as the Rhine is German. If there is consensus on the main moral values, then all other social relationships are formed harmoniously … and political practice corresponds to the interests of the people. Or the murder of his critics, like journalist Anna Politkovskaya? Putin got into real trouble with the Western elites when he cracked down on LBGTQ?… propaganda. Are the ethics of these practices part of the patriarch’s “dialogue” with the president? You would not believe the number of our fellow Catholics who give Putin a pass on almost everything because of some pandering to the Orthodox church e.g. (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[3]='MMERGE3';ftypes[3]='text';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';fnames[4]='MMERGE4';ftypes[4]='text';fnames[5]='MMERGE5';ftypes[5]='text';fnames[6]='MMERGE6';ftypes[6]='number';fnames[7]='MMERGE7';ftypes[7]='radio';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true); Pope Francis: With Mary’s help, fill the new year with ‘spiritual growth’, Underground Catholic bishop dies in China, Michigan bishops welcome court decision favoring funds for private schools, Planned Parenthood’s international arm boasts financing efforts to legalize abortion in Argentina, Brazilian President Bolsonaro criticizes Argentina’s legalization of abortion. Sorry, George. “Culture warrior” and the fallacy of misplaced concreteness, Readings: • Acts 2:14, 22-33 • Psa. Does it mean the destabilization of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia? In today’s Sycophancy Sweepstakes, however, it’s hard to top Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia. banning obscenities in movies, banning public displays of affection between homosexuals etc. Why doesn’t the “atmosphere of openness” in which Russian “society lives today” extend to Alexei Navalny, the brave dissident who was not permitted to run in last month’s presidential election? Executing an individual adjudicated in a court of law for committing a capital crime isn't murder. And does that “lofty mission” include Putin’s accumulation of extraordinary wealth? During the meeting, the President congratulated Patriarch Kirill on his birthday. Or the poisoning with radioactive polonium of Alexander Litvinenko, who tried to shed light on Putin’s secret police thugs? Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill on his 70th birthday and praised his contribution to the development of inter-religious and inter-ethnic dialogue, the Kremlin press service said on Sunday. For Russian President Vladimir Putin, it will be an occasion to project his country's influence at a … How does the alternative reality created by this tsunami of disinformation square with harmonious “social relationships”? Weigel was hoping Hilary Clinton would win. Your email address will not be published. In today’s Sycophancy Sweepstakes, however, it’s hard to top Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia. Published in George Weigel's weekly column The Catholic Difference Does it mean the destabilization of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia? How is “the will of the people” expressed through charades that aren’t “elections” in any real sense of the term? Orthodoxy in Russia is primarily a cultural phenomenon. 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