Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, said today that Queen Elizabeth II was a symbol of historical traditions for the whole of Europe. “Her Majesty remained a symbol of the stability, continuity, and coherence of the centuries-old historical traditions not only for her homeland but also for the whole European continent.”
In a statement posted on the website of the Russian Church, Kirill, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, said the queen was “an example of deep spirituality and supreme culture.”
