Easter greetings from the presidents of belarus, russia and ukraine. Vladimir Putin congratulated Orthodox Christians on Easter Official congratulations on Easter from the President
The President noted the historical role of the Easter holiday in the life of Orthodox Russians: “The great Easter holiday awakens the kindest feelings in the hearts of millions of believers, unites them around the enduring spiritual values of Orthodoxy, the centuries-old historical and cultural traditions of our people.” He also emphasized the importance of the Orthodox Church in the development of education, charity, in matters of raising children: "Such a multifaceted, in-demand work deserves deep, sincere recognition."
Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill personally received congratulations from the head of state. “The great feast of Easter draws us to the spiritual values of Orthodoxy, bestows sincere joy, strengthens faith in the triumph of justice. It is gratifying that today the Russian Orthodox Church, under your leadership, actively and creatively participates in the public life of the country, directs its ministry to the upbringing of the younger generation, charity and education, develops constructive interaction with the state and other traditional religions of our country, ”Vladimir said with these words. Putin congratulated the head of the Russian Orthodox Church with the bright day of the Resurrection of Christ.
Tonight, Vladimir Putin attended the Easter service at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Together with the president, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, his wife Svetlana, and the mayor of the capital, Sergei Sobyanin, attended the festive service in the main temple of the country.
Easter is the oldest and most important holiday Orthodox culture. With this day, a real spring comes for millions of people, marking the bright beginning of a new life, as the Resurrection of Jesus Christ itself was a victory over death.
Alexander Lukashenko: Today, Easter is celebrated by millions of Christians around the world. Filling hearts with sincere faith in the triumph of life, she gives hope to people regardless of their political beliefs, ethnic, linguistic and other differences. The Resurrection of Christ calls to think about the destiny of man, his mission on earth, helps to do good deeds and be merciful.
May the joy of this day accompany everyone in the matter of spiritual perfection, transforming our lives, inspiring us to constructive work, bringing us closer to high Christian ideals.”
Vladimir Putin: “The great Easter holiday has a special moral meaning, carries the unquenchable light of faith, fills the hearts of people with joy, love, striving for good. Easter celebrations, which are widely held throughout the country, turn us to the centuries-old traditions of our ancestors, contribute to the establishment of enduring spiritual values and ideals in society.
With a feeling of deep satisfaction, I want to note the creative, truly ascetic work of the Russian Orthodox Church, representatives of other Christian denominations, aimed at solving important social problems, strengthening the institution of the family, educating the younger generation, harmonizing interreligious and interethnic relations. And of course, their role in preserving our richest historical and cultural heritage is great.”
Petro Poroshenko: "Dear compatriots, brothers and sisters!
I sincerely congratulate you on the Holiday of Holidays for Ukrainians and for all Christians of the world - Easter.
It is especially pleasant that Christ unites everyone: this year Orthodox, Greek Catholics, Roman Catholics and Protestants celebrate this great event on the same day.
As St. John Chrysostom wrote: "Christ is Risen, and death is destroyed. Christ is Risen, and the demons have fallen. Christ is Risen, and the angels rejoice. Christ is Risen, and life lives on."
The Resurrection of Christ proves that good always overcomes evil.
The Resurrection of Christ testifies that eternal heavenly life overcomes earthly death.
The Resurrection of Christ personifies the faith, hope and love of Christian humanity, which it has carefully preserved for two thousand years.
Among the peoples who heard the news of the Resurrection from direct witnesses were our ancestors in the Dnieper and Crimea. Apostle Andrew the First-Called himself preached to them. He also blessed the place where Kyiv now stands.
The Grand Duke of Kyiv Vladimir confirmed the faith in the Resurrection by the baptism of Russia-Ukraine. And his son Yaroslav the Wise completed the construction of this beautiful church of Hagia Sophia.
The tradition of a truly national celebration of Easter was cherished and strengthened by several dozen generations of our ancestors. We also keep it to pass on to the next generations.
We sincerely rejoice at the great and majestic holiday. May every Ukrainian soul be filled with the universal joy of Christ these days.
Celebrating the victory of life over death, let's not forget to remember all the heroes who died for Ukraine. I especially humbly ask God's mercy for everyone who is defending Ukraine today.
I wish you all warmth, health, happiness, as well as firm faith. Faith in God and faith that peace and prosperity will reign in Ukraine. How the President, with the help of the Almighty, has worked and will work to achieve this goal"
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President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov congratulated the people of Tatarstan on Easter. The congratulation was published on the official website of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan.
“Dear Orthodox fellow citizens! Congratulations on the end of Great Lent and the feast of the Resurrection of Christ! - says the text of the congratulations. - Once again, the hearts of Orthodox believers are filled with a bright Easter mood, and at home - with the aroma of freshly baked Easter cakes.
The Resurrection of Christ is a bright, life-affirming holiday, personifying spiritual awakening, the triumph of eternal values and the joy of good deeds. He teaches us to love our neighbor, to live in peace and harmony with others, to take care of our common home. As the remarkable Russian poet Sergei Bekhteev wrote: “Today is the holiday of Sunday, today the good news speaks of a day of great forgiveness, forgetfulness of grief and insults.”
In multinational Tatarstan, where Special attention paid to the support and development of traditional religions, strengthening cooperation and mutual understanding between representatives of different peoples and religions, Easter celebrations are invariably held in an atmosphere of good neighborliness and benevolence.
Orthodox life in our republic is rich in bright events. The reconstruction of the grandiose Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God of the Bogoroditsky Monastery and the restoration of the Old Believer cathedral. Of great importance is the return to believers of the ancient Nikolo-Gostinodvorskaya Church, in which the future Patriarch Hermogenes began his pastoral ministry.
I am sure that a bright Easter will breathe even greater spiritual strength into Orthodox believers and give a new countdown to the accomplishment of good, charitable deeds. I sincerely wish you all life optimism, happiness, peace, health and prosperity!