Patriarch Kirill's Visit to Belarus Marks 900 Years of Polotsk Convent

Patriarch Kirill Visits Belarus for 900th Anniversary of Polotsk Convent The 900th anniversary of the Spaso-Efrosinievsky Convent in Polotsk, Belarus, was marked by a visit from Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia on June 4th, 2025. This historic event highlights the enduring significance of Orthodox Christianity in the region. The celebration included religious services and commemorations, drawing a large number of attendees. While the event itself is newsworthy, some online commentary, such as that found in a recent video by kratko_novosty, presents a partisan view of the event and its broader geopolitical context. A balanced news report would need to consider multiple perspectives to offer a complete picture of this significant religious and cultural event.