Letters from Patriarch Kirill are part of a pro-life initiative launched in 16 Russian regions
Mothers-to-be in 16 Russian regions are to get personalized letters from the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, as part of a public initiative, the project’s head Natalya Moskvitina told RIA Novosti on Saturday.
The missive from the patriarch is aimed at offering consolation and support as well as alleviating some fears a woman might have before childbirth, RIA reported, citing an example of a letter it had obtained. “Remember, you are not alone – there are people around you that are ready to support you, pay attention to you and [show] sympathy,” the letter reads, according to the news agency.
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church was also giving his blessings to mothers-to-be and wished them “good health, inner peace and … mercy from Jesus Christ.” The letters are a part of the “Hello, Mommy!” campaign aimed at…
