The election of the primate of the Russian Orthodox Church by the Local Council took place on January 27, 2009, and on February 1, the enthronement took place in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
“They are doing a lot to preserve spiritual traditions and moral values, maintain interfaith dialogue and consolidate society,” noted the Chairman of the State Duma, congratulating Patriarch Kirill on the anniversary of this event.
Volodin, quoted by the chamber’s website, wished him “spiritual strength, good health and all the best.”