Thursday, December 31, 2009

Patriarch Kirill Calls on Christians for Optimistic View of Life in New Year

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church today called on Christians to have an optimistic view of life in the New Year, reports the Russian Information Agency (RIA) Novosti website.

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia said in the Savior Cathedral in Moscow, "A Christian should have an optimistic view of life."

He added that the roots of Christian optimism are in the hope of God's good will and urging believers to pray for their country, nation, and their kindred.

"Today, on New Year's eve, while turning our prayers to God, we will strongly ask Him to give us His mercy and hear our prayers," the patriarch said at a divine service that some 1,000 people attended.

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