Putin noted the support of religious organizations for the military, residents of Donbass and Novorossia

The Kremlin published a Merry Christmas greeting from President Vladimir Putin. It says the holiday unites people around the “ideals of goodness, mercy and justice” and that these values ​​“play a special role in the history of our country.” The President also noted that religious organizations support participants in the military operation, residents of Donbass and Novorossiya.

Mr. Putin considers it important that the Russian Orthodox Church and other Christian denominations in Russia “make a huge inspiring contribution to preserving our rich historical and cultural heritage, strengthening the institution of the family, and the patriotic education of the younger generation.” “And of course, the efforts of religious organizations aimed at supporting our heroes – participants in a special military operation, residents of Donbass and Novorossiya, deserve deep, sincere respect,” the statement says. congratulations.

The President celebrated Christmas at the Church of the Savior Not Made by Hands at his residence Novo-Ogarevo. Relatives of soldiers who died in the military operation zone were also present at the service. On Christmas Eve Vladimir Putin met with them in a residence near Moscow.

Leonid Uvarchev