Patriarch Kirill: Any desire to destroy Russia would mean end of the world

Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, delivered a sermon to mark Orthodox Epiphany on Thursday in Moscow, saying that "any desire to destroy Russia will mean the end of the world."

"We pray to the Lord that he bring the madmen to reason and help them understand..." he said in a Moscow cathedral.

His remarks come after former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, an ally of President Vladimir Putin, warned NATO on Thursday that the defeat of Russia in Ukraine could trigger a nuclear war.

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[orthodox_gentleman]

I would not have an Orthodox temple to go to without the ROC and I live in the US and attend an OCA parish that was ultimately founded by ROC missionaries who brought holy Orthodoxy to this country to be her own autonomous Church.

[CHVNPatriot]

Jesus said: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you and pray for those who mistreat you (Luke 6:27-28)

[orthoodoxchristianfirst]

“Arise, O God, defend Thine own cause; remember the blasphemy against Thee, which is from the foolish man all day.” — Psalm 73

[DKjellby]

Respect to Patriarch Cyril from an Eastern Orthodox Swedish-Serb 🇸🇪🇷🇸☦️🇷🇺

[aquilestescarineto]

Impossible to believe that this man is the main leader of a christian church.

[SwissPaganLord]

I quit Mormon soon ... I graduate, with his devine blessing, to Orthodoxy of Russia

[mesimesi]

Please we still need your prayers 🙏and voice 🙏for Ethiopian orthodox Church ☦⛪ now the government is arresting our religion leaders and religion teachers but the government is showing the world its like political But it's not please pray and help 🙏

[jeffstratton]

I'm pretty sure none of that came from the Bible, but in a way it has, these are the end times of this system and you are going to hear some of the most outrageous things ever, and people will believe, God be with you all through these trying times!

[primmakinsofis]

Well, yes, that's what nuclear deterrence is about Hence why during the Cold War the Soviets and Americans fought each other indirectly through proxies. They knew a direct confrontation would be disastrous for both of them.

[lfarrell]

Kirill the “Holy man”. Ex KGB agent in Switzerland. God must be really proud of him. 🤣🤣🤣 Putins placeman in their “Christian “ church.

[raimorauba]

kindral kirill kutsub üles pühale sõjale! Kas see on sama mis püha dzihhaad?

[catapetrovich]

Every Eastern Orthodox Slav and their co-religionists the world over believe in that statement to be true. Self-preservation in body and mind has importance but so does the soul. Nothing in this world can alter that!

[joshd]

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them.

He said:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
    for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
    for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

[freedomfighterletsgobrandon]

I would say that any attempt to destroy the meme factory Uganda and Pasta Ssempa would be the real end of the world.

[barkobunga]

Nah. He's not bluffing. Look up the prophesies of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. 1800s Russian Saint, predicted the revolution and even gave prophesies of Russia's role in ww3 and then the subsequent rise of anti-christ, who according to the prophesies, will be born in Russia.

[pavoltrenciansky]

What Putin lost:
* he wanted all of Ukraine, he has a year of fruitless war, he did not capture any big, important city except Kherson, and finally he lost Kherson as well.
* wanted to break the West, it is now more united than ever before!
* wanted NATO retreat, it is expanding!
* he wanted to destroy America, the dollar and the American economy are strengthening.
He ridiculed the Russian army, caused economic sanctions. Over the past few years, 4.5 million people have fled Russia!

[waynesilva]

He's exactly right, it will be the end of the world.

[bjw]

Would be very useful Holy Patriarch the Orthodox Church to help and encourage further discussions with the Holy Sede of Rome to stop violent wars and conflicts .
We had not the possibility years ago with Mr Alex Sosnin to do anything in order to help.
Forse e la Ora jousta di promuovere nuove initiative .
I am orthodox Greek and I had friends that they’re parents were both Ucrainan and Russian and are the people that suffered more from this war.

[GretaFreddi-jwls]

Inneggiare alla guerra santa in nome di Gesù è un peccato mortale è come rinnegare Gesu sulla croce

[AllRequired]

We should never have involved any of our resources in this war.