Saturday, March 13, 2010

Russian President Decorates Archbishop of Canterbury for Enhancing Russian-British Relations

On March 12, 2010, the Russian Embassy in London held a ceremony of decorating the Most Rev. Rowan Williams of Canterbury with the Order of Friendship.

In compliance with the Russian President's decree, the Anglican spiritual leader is awarded for great contribution in strengthening and developing Russian-British relations. Ambassador Yury Fedorov handed over the order, the BBC Russian service reported.

The Archbishop of Canterbury is famous for his works on Fyodor Dostoevsky and theologian Vladimir Lossky and is known as a brilliant expert in Russian culture.

"I'm very glad and touched," Williams said after the ceremony. He added, "I've been keen on Russian culture, its philosophy, and religious thought from my very young age. Great Britain and Russia are situated in opposite parts of Europe, Anglo-Saxon temper is almost contrary to Russian, but Christian faith unites us."

No comments:

Post a Comment