President of Belarus congratulates Metropolitan Veniamin on his birthday

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated Metropolitan Benjamin of Minsk and Zaslavl, Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus on his birthday, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti news agency reports with reference to the press service of the Head of State.

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The President noted that the Orthodox Church in Belarus has a rich history. Today, fruitful cooperation between state bodies and church institutions contributes to strengthening the foundations of society and its spiritual development.

“Your tireless selfless pastoral service contributes to the strengthening of Orthodox culture on our land, the awakening in the hearts of people of love, kindness, mercy,” the message reads.

Ah. Lukashenko wished Metropolitan Benjamin health, peace and God’s blessing for many summers.

“May you continue to succeed in responsible service in the name of Christian values and prosperity of the Belarusian people,” Alexander Lukashenko added.