In the Capital of Myanmar, an Agreement Was Signed Permitting Religious Activities for the Parish of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Southeast Asia of the Russian Orthodox Church
On February 18, 2025, in the capital of Myanmar, Naypyidaw, a ceremony was held to sign an agreement granting permission for religious activities. The agreement was made between the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture, the Department of Religious Affairs, and the parish of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Southeast Asia of the Russian Orthodox Church in Myanmar.
The event was attended by the Minister for Religious Affairs and Culture of Myanmar, U Tin Oo Lwin; the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Myanmar, I.K. Azizov; the Patriarchal Exarch of Southeast Asia, Metropolitan of Singapore and Southeast Asia Sergiy; representatives of the Department for Religious Affairs and Culture in Myanmar; and staff members of the Russian diplomatic corps in Myanmar.
The Minister for Religious Affairs and Culture of Myanmar emphasized the importance of the decision made by the Myanmar authorities to authorize the religious activities of the Moscow Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church in the country. He noted that this initiative was prompted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, S.V. Lavrov.
In his address, the Patriarchal Exarch of Southeast Asia, Metropolitan of Singapore and Southeast Asia Sergiy, expressed his gratitude to the leadership of Myanmar and noted that this event coincides with the 77th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The Patriarchal Exarch assured the Minister for Religious Affairs and Culture of Myanmar, U Tin Oo Lwin, and all those present that the future Orthodox church in Yangon, the largest city in the country, would become a remarkable addition to the city’s landscape. He added that its golden domes would serve as a visible symbol of spiritual closeness and mutual understanding between the peoples of Russia and Myanmar.
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