Patriarch Kirill thanked Putin for supporting the ROC on National Unity Day

In a congratulation on National Unity Day published on the website of the Moscow Patriarchate, Patriarch Kirill expressed gratitude to the President of Russia for his attention to the ministry of the ROC and for supporting projects to strengthen the unity of the people. The publication appeared on November 4, 2026, against the backdrop of festive events in the Kremlin.

Aziz KarimovFirst published on tafs uz 4 November 2026 at 12:432 min read

The key facts

Patriarch Kirill thanked Vladimir Putin for his attention to the ministry of the ROC and support for its initiatives
The congratulation was published on the website of the Moscow Patriarchate on November 4, 2026
On November 4, a ceremony was held in the Kremlin to present awards for contributions to strengthening the unity of the Russian nation

Patriarch's congratulation

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus', in a congratulation on National Unity Day published on the website of the Moscow Patriarchate, thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his attention to the work of the Russian Orthodox Church and for supporting its initiatives. «I would like to express special gratitude to you for your unwavering attention to the ministry of the Russian Orthodox Church,» the address says, as reported by Life.ru. The Patriarch also noted the head of state's assistance in implementing projects aimed at strengthening the unity of the people and preserving spiritual values and cultural heritage.

The meaning of the holiday according to the ROC

In his congratulation, the Patriarch recalled that the holiday is connected with overcoming the Time of Troubles and the liberation of the country from foreign invaders: «our ancestors, having united, were able to overcome the turmoil and defend the independence of their native country.» According to him, Russia's well-being depends not only on economic and political stability, but also on the spiritual and moral foundations of society, and unity based on faith, historical memory and respect for traditions helps to overcome modern challenges. Kirill expressed hope for further cooperation between the state, the Church and society, and wished Putin health, longevity and success in serving the Fatherland.

Context of the festive events

The congratulation from the head of the ROC appeared against the backdrop of other festive events that were previously reported by Life.ru: Vladimir Putin congratulated members of the Council for Interethnic Relations on the upcoming National Unity Day, thanking the participants of the meeting for their work on strengthening interethnic harmony and preserving cultural diversity. In addition, the head of state ordered a ceremony to be held on November 4 in the Kremlin to present awards for contributions to strengthening the unity of the Russian nation, timed to the state holiday.