Belarus president approves idea to build monument to Metropolitan Filaret in Minsk
Metropolitan Filaret. An archive photo
MINSK, 20 May (BelTA) – Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko approved the proposal to erect a monument to Metropolitan Filaret in Minsk during the meeting to review the socio-economic and socio-political development of the Belarusian capital on 20 May, Minsk Mayor Vladimir Kukharev told the media, BelTA has learned.
“Today, on the instructions of the head of state, we submitted the proposals regarding a monument to Metropolitan Filaret. The head of state approved them. We are launching the project to erect a monument to Metropolitan Filaret near the Holy Spirit Cathedral soon,” said Vladimir Kukharev.
Patriarch Kirill sends condolences for late Metropolitan Filaret
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia. an archive photo
MINSK, 13 January (BelTA) - Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia sent condolences on the death of Metropolitan Filaret, Honorary Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus. The text has been posted on the website of the Russian Orthodox Church, BelTA has learned. It was with great sorrow that I learned the news of the death of one of the outstanding hierarchs - Metropolitan Filaret, Honorary Patriarch of All Belarus (secular name Kirill Vakhromeev). This is a truly great loss not only for believers of Belarus but also for our entire church, the message reads.