On July 23, 2024, at the invitation of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Russian Federation Dauren Askerbekovich Abayev, Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan visited the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Moscow
.After the exchange of greetings, D.A. Abayev told Metropolitan Alexander about the embassy's activities and shared his impressions of his meetings with the leaders of the regions and territories of the Russian Federation during his participation in the XXVII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
In continuation of the communication Vladyka Metropolitan spoke about the life of Kazakhstan Metropolitan District and informed the head of the diplomatic mission that in the period from September 27 to November 4 of this year with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia the relics of Blessed Matrona of Moscow will be brought to Kazakhstan. His Eminence noted that the stay of the relic in the dioceses of the Metropolitan District is timed to coincide with the historical date of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Astanai Diocese.
Astanai Diocese.
The hierarch shared information with the ambassador about preparations for the celebration in 2025 of the 50th anniversary of the blessed passing of Metropolitan Joseph (Chernov) and the 225th anniversary of the birth of the first archpastor of the Turkestan diocese, «apostle of the Great Steppe» Archbishop Sophonia (Sokolsky). The head of Metropolitan District emphasized that within the framework of celebration of memorable dates in all dioceses of Kazakhstan will be held scientific-educational, educational, cultural and youth events.
The significant date, which, according to Metropolitan Alexander, will be marked the coming year, will be the 30th anniversary of the return to the Orthodox Church of the Ascension Cathedral — historical and cultural pearl of Semirechye. The Archpastor noted that the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.-J.K. Tokayev called the completion of full-scale restoration of the Ascension Cathedral «second birth of the all-Kazakhstan shrine».
The Head of the Metropolitan District and the head of the diplomatic mission discussed various aspects of religious life in the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation. There was an exchange of views on a wide range of issues of mutual interest.
Metropolitan Alexander invited Dauren Askerbekovich to visit the Moscow Representation of the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan at the Patriarchal Court at the Church of the Holy Martyrs of Faith, Hope, Love and Sophia at Miusy. Vladyka told The diplomat was informed about the activities of the Representative Office, which is visited by prominent state and public figures, including the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kasym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev.
At the conclusion of the meeting, which took place in a friendly atmosphere, Metropolitan Alexander and D.A. Abayev exchanged good wishes and expressed confidence in the work of the Mission.
At the end of the meeting, which was held in a friendly atmosphere, Metropolitan Alexander and D.A. Abayev exchanged good wishes and expressed confidence that the Kazakh diplomatic mission and the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan will continue good cooperation.
Metropolitan Alexander and D.A. Abayev exchanged good wishes and expressed confidence that the Kazakh diplomatic mission and the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan will continue good cooperation.
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