Russian Orthodox Church and Pension Fund Sign Cooperation Agreement

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OCP News Service – 22/01/2025

Moscow- Russia: On January 21, 2025, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus’ signed a Cooperation Agreement with Sergei Alexandrovich Chirkov, Chairman of the Pension and Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation, at the Patriarchal and Synodal Residence in the Danilov Monastery.

The agreement aims to foster cooperation on pension and social security issues while ensuring the rights of citizens to freedom of conscience and religion.

Key aspects of the agreement include:

  • Joint efforts to develop social programs and initiatives.
  • Collaboration on charitable activities and acts of mercy.
  • Promoting the principles of trust, equality, and mutual responsibility.

The signing ceremony was attended by Abbess Ksenia (Chernega), head of the Legal Department of the Moscow Patriarchate, and representatives of the Pension and Social Insurance Fund.

This agreement signifies a significant step towards strengthening the partnership between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Russian government in addressing social and humanitarian needs within the country.

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OCP News Services and patriarchia.ru

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