Visit to the Russian Federation

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko paid a visit to the Russian Federation on 8-9 December where he attended the funeral service of Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II.

The ceremony took place in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour of Moscow.  The funeral service lasted almost three hours.

Aleksandr Lukashenko made an entry in the Book of Condolences. “The life and service of Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II have become the greatest deed for the triumph of the Orthodoxy, affirmation of the ideals of faith, high moral standards, self-sacrifice and mercy, strengthening the accord and understanding between people. His Holiness was a good friend, spiritual guide and a mentor to Belarus. We always felt his support and pastoral love. The Belarusians will always keep the blessed memory of Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II in their hearts,” the message reads.