Patriarch Kirill condemned Islamophobic sermon
Published: 18 June 2025
Patriarch Kirill criticized the Islamophobic attack of an Orthodox priest. The head of the Russian Orthodox Church assessed the insulting statements of Schema-Abbot Gabriel against Russian Muslims as an attempt to provoke an "Orthodox-Islamic conflict." He also called for "driving away" all those who, under the pretext of protecting Russian culture and the church, agitate for a fight against Russian Muslims. For more details, watch our video.