Patriarch Kirill Has Written A Book On The Benefits Of War

He claims that war has "redemptive significance."

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia has published a book titled *War: Beyond the Visible Causes and Consequences*, in which he asserts that the outcome of wars is “determined by God” and that “the one who stands on the side of light” emerges victorious. According to the press service of the Russian Orthodox Church, the book, published by the Moscow Patriarchate Publishing House, is devoted to the “metaphysics of war.” According to the patriarch, war has “redemptive significance,” touches upon “Russia’s metaphysical boundaries and purpose,” as well as “the racial aspect of war,” reports The Moscow Times.

“Since everything in the world stems from the clash between good and evil, the outcome of the war is determined by God, and the one on the side of light will prevail. Our earthly calling is to be warriors of the Lord, to stand against evil, and to uphold high moral ideals,” reads the book’s synopsis. The book also asserts that the Russian people “have the strength to triumph” and must not “shirk their historical duty to be victors.” Furthermore, according to the patriarch, concepts such as self-sacrifice, heroism, patriotism, and victory should be viewed “from a special spiritual perspective.”

From the very first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Patriarch Kirill has consistently supported Russian aggression. He previously stated that Russian servicemen participating in the war are not violating the commandment “Thou shalt not kill.” The head of the Russian Orthodox Church also called on Russians to thank God for the “prosperous times” which, in his words, Vladimir Putin has secured for the country; he called the Russian president who unleashed the war “an example of a good Christian” and urged those fighting in the war to remember eternal life, promising them salvation should they die on the battlefield.

For his support of the Russian invasion, European Union countries have repeatedly proposed adding Patriarch Kirill to sanctions lists; however, the EU has so far been unable to agree on personal sanctions against the head of the Russian Orthodox Church.

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