Patriarch Kirill awarded Kadyrov with the Order of Glory and Honor I degree

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia awarded the head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov with the Order of Glory and Honor of the I degree. Mr. Kadyrov was awarded on the day of his 50th anniversary. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC).

Patriarch Kirill congratulated Ramzan Kadyrov on his anniversary and noted his contribution “to ensuring security, creating interreligious peace and civil harmony”, which the republic was able to achieve. The head of the Russian Orthodox Church expressed hope that relations between the leadership of the region and the Grozny diocese will develop.

“In view of your merits and in connection with a significant personal date, I believe it is fair to award you the Order of Glory and Honor (I degree),” the patriarch said.