Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov congratulates Metropolitan of Kazan and Tatarstan Anastasy on 25th anniversary of bishop service

On December 11 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov sent a government telegram to Head of Tatarstan metropolia of Russian Orthodox Church Metropolitan of Kazan and Tatarstan Anastasy.

“Your Eminence! I sincerely congratulate you on 25th anniversary of bishop service. It is an important date for you, Kazan Eparchy and Tatarstan metropolia. It is symbolic that you became the Head of Kazan Eparchy on 1000th anniversary of christianization of Russia that was a critical moment for religious institutions and the state. You made a considerable contribution to strengthening and expansion of church structure in the region, development of social partnership with state and public organisations, and constructive cooperation with other confessions.

Your church service is the example of constant creation that helped you to win due respect of Tatarstan citizens. I wish you to live a long life, strong health and optimism, and success in your high and responsible mission.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov.”