Russian patriarch pays tribute to Fidel Castro

August 18, 2016

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church offered “cordial congratulations” to Fidel Castro on his 90th birthday.

The Communist leader ruled Cuba from 1959 until 2008.

“For the past years you have gained a precious experience of public administration and a great authority both inside and outside your Motherland and have written your name in the chronicle of both the Cuban and the world history,” said Patriarch Kirill of Moscow.

“To a considerable extent it is through your personal participation that friendly relations have been established between the peoples of Russia and Cuba,” he added. “The Russian Orthodox [Church] is grateful to you for the attention you give to the Orthodox Christians in Cuba.”

 

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Further information:

• Primate of Russian Orthodox Church greets Mr. Fidel Castro with his 90th birthday (Moscow Patriarchate)