Patriarch Kirill
Patriarch Kirill is the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, known for his close ties to the Kremlin and support for President Vladimir Putin. His leadership has been marked by controversial statements regarding politics and morality, as well as his role in promoting traditional values in Russian society. Kirill's influence has been significant in shaping the church's position on various social issues, often aligning with the state’s agenda, which has drawn criticism from activists and reformists.
Born on Nov 20, 1946 (79 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 71,010 | $2,700,000 | 2,824$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 17,070 | $700,000 | 1,381$ |
| Totals | 2 | 76,540,633 | 88,080 | $3,400,000 | 4,205$ |
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Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Patriarch Kirill, the leader of the Russian Orthodox church, has repeatedly portrayed the war in Ukraine in religious terms.
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Switzerland:
Patriarch Kirill has been instrumental in aligning the Russian Orthodox Church with the state's military objectives.
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Romania:
Patriarch Kirill has been criticized for describing the Soviet atomic bomb as a manifestation of God's grace and mercy.
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Belarus:
Patriarch Kirill has publicly supported the actions of the Russian authorities during the war in Ukraine.
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Ireland:
Patriarch Kirill is the head of the Russian Orthodox Church and a supporter of Russia's war.
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Moldova:
The sanctions package will no longer include Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church.
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Lithuania:
Vladimir Putin greeted Patriarch Kirill with a handshake and three kisses.
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Lithuania:
Patriarch Kirill is mentioned in the context of the Russian Orthodox Church's involvement.
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Belarus:
Veniamin suggested discussing the visit with Patriarch Kirill, as most believers in Belarus are Orthodox.
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Estonia:
Patriarch Kirill stated that the number of participants in the Moscow procession exceeded 400,000.
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