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Patriarch Alexy II
Born: 1929-02-23 - Died: 2008-12-05Cause of Death: Heart Failure
Death Summary: On December 5, 2008 Alexey died at his residence in Peredelkino, just outside Moscow. It is believed that his death was caused by heart failure.
In result to his death, the President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, Walter Cardinal Kasper said,"He was instrumental in fostering the enormous growth of dioceses, parishes, monasteries and educational institutions which have given new life to a Church sorely tested for so long. I recall my many meetings with His Holiness, who always made a point of expressing his goodwill towards the Holy Father and his desire to strengthen collaboration with the Catholic Church. His personal commitment to improving relations with the Catholic Church, in spite of the difficulties and tensions which from time to time have emerged, has never been in doubt. We join the hierarchy and faithful of the Russian Orthodox Church in commending Patriarch Alexis to our heavenly Father's eternal love, that he may be rewarded for his long and dedicated ministry to the Church he loved."
Who was Patriarch Alexy II : Alexey was the 16th Patriarch of Moscow and of All-Russia and the primate of the Russian Orthodox Church.
He was chosen to become the new Patriarch of The Russian Orthodox Church after the death of Patriarch Pimen I in 1990. Archbishishop Chrysostom (Martyshkin) told why Alexey was selected, "With his peaceful and tolerant disposition Patriarch Aleksi will be able to unite us all."
It’s often alleged that Alexey had been a KGB (Committee for State Security) agent, going by the code name DROZDOV. Some believe that he was just an honorary member, given the status by the KGB chairman in 1988.
On April 27, 2007 it was reported by some Russian media that Alexey was in serious condition, some even reported his death. This was proven to be a hoax, in hopes to upset the reconciliation of the Russian Church inside of Russia with the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. Alexy was quoted as saying, “As you can see, I'm healthy, I'm serving, I'm alive”.
In result to his death, the President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, Walter Cardinal Kasper said,"He was instrumental in fostering the enormous growth of dioceses, parishes, monasteries and educational institutions which have given new life to a Church sorely tested for so long. I recall my many meetings with His Holiness, who always made a point of expressing his goodwill towards the Holy Father and his desire to strengthen collaboration with the Catholic Church. His personal commitment to improving relations with the Catholic Church, in spite of the difficulties and tensions which from time to time have emerged, has never been in doubt. We join the hierarchy and faithful of the Russian Orthodox Church in commending Patriarch Alexis to our heavenly Father's eternal love, that he may be rewarded for his long and dedicated ministry to the Church he loved."
Who was Patriarch Alexy II : Alexey was the 16th Patriarch of Moscow and of All-Russia and the primate of the Russian Orthodox Church.
He was chosen to become the new Patriarch of The Russian Orthodox Church after the death of Patriarch Pimen I in 1990. Archbishishop Chrysostom (Martyshkin) told why Alexey was selected, "With his peaceful and tolerant disposition Patriarch Aleksi will be able to unite us all."
It’s often alleged that Alexey had been a KGB (Committee for State Security) agent, going by the code name DROZDOV. Some believe that he was just an honorary member, given the status by the KGB chairman in 1988.
On April 27, 2007 it was reported by some Russian media that Alexey was in serious condition, some even reported his death. This was proven to be a hoax, in hopes to upset the reconciliation of the Russian Church inside of Russia with the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. Alexy was quoted as saying, “As you can see, I'm healthy, I'm serving, I'm alive”.
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May our God Eternal Memory to the newly departed
His All-Holiness, Patriarch Alexy in His Kingdom.
Peace to your souls!
Humbly in Christ our Lord,
+Archimandrite Nektarios (Serfes)
Who prays for you and with you!
aloho mchaselog may you rest in peace