Patriarch Kirill of Moscow

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, born on November twentieth, nineteen forty-six, is a prominent figure in the Eastern Orthodox Church, serving as the Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus' since February first, two thousand nine. His ecclesiastical journey began as the Archbishop of Smolensk and Kaliningrad, where he later became Metropolitan. Kirill also held the significant position of Chairman of the Russian Orthodox Church's Department for External Church Relations, showcasing his diplomatic skills within the church.

Since nineteen eighty-nine, Kirill has been a permanent member of the Holy Synod, influencing the direction of the Russian Orthodox Church. His close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin has been a defining aspect of his tenure, with Kirill describing Putin's leadership as a