So, I found this article on the web, but since Google Translate is kind of bad what comes to translating the language, I'll explain the main points.
- Putin appeared at Finnish Orthodox worship in the monastery island of Konevitsa, unannounced. Many people didn't even realize that he was there - for example, the wife of the vicar didn't even notice that Putin stood beside her in the church.
- Putin's arrival clearly was not pre-planned. There was no Russian media present, and he only had a small number of security with him.
- The worship had an event of general apology which belongs to the monastery procedure. Putin took part in it.
- After the worship Putin stayed to talk with the locals, and displayed curiosity. His mood appeared to be great.
- According to some, Putin uses the Orthodox Church as a tool of using his power, and as a way to fight against Western ideologies.
- However, some believe that Putin really is a religious man, since he does take part in sacraments of the Orthodox Church that are not a simple matter in Russia.
Anyway, how do you see him? True Christian or not?
- Putin appeared at Finnish Orthodox worship in the monastery island of Konevitsa, unannounced. Many people didn't even realize that he was there - for example, the wife of the vicar didn't even notice that Putin stood beside her in the church.
- Putin's arrival clearly was not pre-planned. There was no Russian media present, and he only had a small number of security with him.
- The worship had an event of general apology which belongs to the monastery procedure. Putin took part in it.
- After the worship Putin stayed to talk with the locals, and displayed curiosity. His mood appeared to be great.
- According to some, Putin uses the Orthodox Church as a tool of using his power, and as a way to fight against Western ideologies.
- However, some believe that Putin really is a religious man, since he does take part in sacraments of the Orthodox Church that are not a simple matter in Russia.
Anyway, how do you see him? True Christian or not?