Congratulations from the Head of Crimea on the birthday of Metropolitan Tikhon of Simferopol and Crimea

Congratulations from the Head of the Republic of Crimea Sergey Aksyonov on the birthday of the Head of the Crimean Metropolitanate His Eminence Metropolitan Tikhon of Simferopol and Crimea.

I am pleased to congratulate His Eminence Tikhon, Metropolitan of Simferopol and Crimea, on his birthday.

Bishop Tikhon is one of the most authoritative and respected spiritual leaders of Russia, a true patriot, a wise and courageous man. His many years of ascetic service is aimed at the revival of Orthodoxy, the protection of traditional values, and helping people.

Metropolitan Tikhon does a lot for the spiritual and moral education of youth, for strengthening peace and harmony in our land. Important educational and enlightenment projects are being implemented under his leadership. His books and films have a wide public resonance, they are read and watched by millions of people. They help many to come to faith, to find the right guidelines in life.

I wish Bishop Tikhon health, prosperity, the realization of his plans and God’s help in all his endeavors! – the Head of the Republic’s congratulations read.

source: Information and Press Service Department of the Head of the Republic of Crimea