And you really believe, that this is about Christianity only, not about politics?
Russian Ambassador to Ukraine Victor Chernomyrdin presented Metropolitan Vladimir of Kiev and All Ukraine with the Order of Honour in recognition of his services in the development of religious and cultural traditions and consolidation of Russia-Ukrainian relations.
As the press service of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church has reported on Wednesday, Chernomyrdin noted in his speech the outstanding role that Metropolitan Vladimir played in the spiritual revival of the Ukrainian and Russian peoples and consolidation of friendship and cooperation between the two fraternal nations.
If you do, then let me not agree with you.
And you really believe, that this is about Christianity only, not about politics? I couldn't possibly be well informed enough to know the answer, which is why I raise the issue. It seems probable that Chernomyrdin is motivated by politics.
My question is, what motivates the Primate?
Chernomyrdin noted in his speech the outstanding role that Metropolitan Vladimir played in the spiritual revival of the Ukrainian and Russian peoples
Has there been a spiritual revival among the Ukrainians and Russians? Has the UO Church played a significant role in this? Is the Primate a man of God or is he just a church bureaucrat? You are closer to the scene than am I.