Vucic Decorates Russian Patriarch Kirill with the Order of the Republic of Serbia, First Class

Vucic awarded Patriarch Kirill for his notable contributions in fostering friendly relations and cooperation between Serbia and the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate of Moscow and All Russia.

"For me personally, it is a great honor to present the First Class Order of the Republic of Serbia to Patriarch Kirill. This is yet another important step in the further development of Serbian-Russian relations," Vucic told reporters in Moscow.

He emphasized the love and close ties between the two churches and the two nations, and said he had the honor of learning much from Patriarch Kirill.

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Patriarch Kirill thanked the president for the decoration, noting that every award brings positive emotions, and that when it is received in the context of the relationship between the two countries, peoples, and churches, it represents more than just a "simple award." Patriarch Kirill stated that the Serbian and Russian peoples are connected by their history, common struggle, and shared faith.

"We have never been at war with each other, we have never betrayed one another. This is a unique case in the entire European context. Even today, although Serbia and Russia are geographically separated and do not share a border, they preserve their spiritual and cultural unity," Kirill said.

Stating that some things can be understood intellectually, Patriarch Kirill emphasized that when it comes to Serbian-Russian relations, they are understood through the heart.

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