Christian chief heavily criticizes multiculturalism

1/31/2025 11:58:51 PM

(MENAFN) Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, has voiced strong opposition to multiculturalism, claiming it is a threat to Russia’s traditional identity. In a speech in Moscow, he warned that such efforts are attempting to transform the country into a “nationless and faithless” society. The patriarch argued that the country’s deeply rooted spiritual values are being undermined, even pointing out how Christian symbols, such as crosses, are being removed from public images and state emblems. He emphasized that this is a serious issue, saying that it is shameful to erase such symbols, while it is more shameful to forget one's own cultural and religious roots.

Kirill also criticized the alleged suppression of Christian teachings in universities, particularly in the study of Russian history. He noted that there seems to be a concerted effort to minimize religious content in the education system, which he believes is part of a broader campaign to diminish the role of Orthodoxy in Russia’s national identity. He expressed concern that the official mantra of Russia being a “multinational and multi-confessional” country is being used to reformat the nation into one that lacks a strong religious and cultural foundation. This shift, he believes, could have harmful long-term consequences for Russia's national identity and spiritual values.

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