(KZN.RU,
April 7). Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of Kazan, congratulated the Orthodox
citizens on Easter.
“I
sincerely congratulate all Orthodox believers in Kazan with the Bright
Resurrection of Christ, Easter!
For many
centuries, this great holiday gives all Christians an unquenchable light of
faith, which fills the life of a man with depth and meaning.
Easter
festivities contribute to the pursuit of mercy, create a hope for a peaceful
future, and instill love into the hearts. The Orthodox Church in Kazan plays an
enormous creative role in the revival of the eternal moral values. It
tirelessly cares about social cohesion, the strengthening of the family
institution, the upbringing of the younger generation in patriotism and
citizenship, actively participates in solving urgent social problems,
strengthening interethnic and interreligious harmony.
May these
glorious Easter days be the beginning of new good deeds! I wholeheartedly wish
all the Orthodox Kazan citizens health, happiness, peace, and goodness!”, says
the greeting.