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Russian Orthodox Patriarch supports creation of Palestinian state
April 14, 2015
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow has declared the support of the Russian Orthodox Church for a Palestinian state.
The Russian prelate said that the Palestinian people should have their own state, "in implementation of UN resolutions." He made this statement during a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who is visiting Moscow.
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Further information:
- Patriarch Kirill: The Russian Orthodox Church supports the creation of the Palestinian State (Fides)
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