The Asia News website reports today (August 2, 2010) that Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All of Russia has launched an "army" of missionary specialists, in an effort to reconnect young people to religion.
The aim is to "distance young people from drugs, alcoholism, sexual promiscuity" and organize events to communicate to society the Church's position on contemporary issues, explains Vladimir Batrakov, a former soldier now "enrolled" in the Patriarchate course, which involves 100 young members.
The campaign -- promoted by Patriarch Kirill -- provides training for young adults who will then create youth groups throughout Russia.
The new youth group is intended to promote -- together with religious values -- an "anti-Western philosophy," politics, and patriotism.
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How are they going to provide training? What types of activities specifically will be implemented?
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