Alexander Lukashenko addressed Metropolitan Veniamin of Minsk and Zaslavl.
The President congratulated the Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus on his birthday.
The press service of the head of state reported this, noting that the message draws attention to the important role of the Orthodox Church in maintaining interfaith harmony in the republic.
As for the personality of the head of the BOC, according to the Belarusian leader, with his archpastoral service and prayers he makes a significant contribution to the preservation and enhancement of moral and cultural-historical values in Belarus.
The Metropolitan’s openness to dialogue with representatives of different generations, as well as with people with different principles and beliefs, is separately noted.
Thanks to this, the congratulations emphasize, each person has the opportunity to “feel paternal care and support in difficult times” from the BOC as a whole and its head in particular.
Alexander Lukashenko wished the birthday boy health, longevity and success in his activities.
May your wisdom and life experience continue to serve to strengthen the spiritual unity of our society, the message says.
