President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Your Holiness, I would like to congratulate you on Enthronement Day and thank you for everything you are doing not only for Russian Orthodox Christians but also for the entire country.
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia: I sincerely thank you for your care and support of the many people who belong to the Russian Orthodox Church and are devoted patriots of our Fatherland. I also deeply appreciate your backing of our Church’s many important social and educational initiatives.
Under your leadership, religious life has indeed flourished remarkably. This serves as clear evidence that, just as in ancient times, the Orthodox Church remains steadfast in its role as a spiritual guardian of our beloved Fatherland.
I thank you cordially.
Vladimir Putin: Thank you for your support.