Patriarch of Moscow Dies, Pope Laments

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VATICAN CITY, DEC. 5, 2008 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI has sent a message of condolence to the Russian Orthodox Church upon hearing of the death of Patriarch Alexy II, calling him “courageous” in his efforts to promote Gospel values.

The Pope stated in the note that he “was profoundly saddened” to hear of the patriarch’s death, and that he wished to convey his “most sincere condolences” and to assure the faithful of his “spiritual closeness at this very sad time.”

Alexy II, 79, who had been the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church since 1990, died today at his residence near Moscow. No cause of death was given.

Full story from Zenit.

[Taylor: Let us pray for the repose of his soul. Aleksy II was a great voice in the pro-life cause and kept Orthodox attentive to the sin of contraception. May he rest and peace and may angels guide him to Father.]

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