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{{Short description|Exarch of the Belarusian Orthodox Church (1935–2021)}}
[[File:Mitrapalit Filaret 01.jpg|thumb|200px|Filaret, Metropolitan of Minsk and Slutsk]]
[[Metropolitan Bishop|Metropolitan]] '''Filaret''' ({{lang-ru|Митрополит Филарет}}, {{lang-be|Мітрапаліт Філарэт}}, born '''Kirill Varfolomeyevich Vakhromeev''', {{lang-be|Кірыл Вахрамееў}}, {{lang-ru|Кирилл Вахромеев}}; born 21 March 1935 in [[Moscow]]) is the current Metropolitan of [[Minsk]] and [[Slutsk]], the [[Patriarchal Exarch]] of All [[Belarus]] and the leader of the Belarusian Orthodox Church that is an autonomous part of the [[Russian Orthodox Church]].


{{Infobox Christian leader
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Born in 1935 in [[Moscow]], [[RSFSR]], Kirill attended the [[Moscow Theological Academy]] in 1954 after spending a year in the [[seminary]]. During the course of his studies, he chose the name Filaret when he received the [[monastic tonsure]] in 1959. Two years later, he graduated from the Academy with a doctorate in theology. After serving in Minsk, [[Kaliningrad]] and Moscow, Filaret was appointed Metropolitan of Minsk and the entire [[Belarusian SSR]] in 1978.
| name = Philaret
| title = [[Exarch]] of the [[Belarusian Orthodox Church]]
| image = Mitrapalit Filaret 01.jpg
| church = [[Russian Orthodox Church]]
| see = {{plainlist|
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* Minsk
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| enthroned = 6 September 2020
| predecessor = {{ill|Anthony (Melnikov)|ru|Антоний (Мельников)}}
| successor = [[Paul Ponomaryov]]
| birth_name = Kirill Varfolemeyevich Vakhromeyev
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1935|3|21|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Moscow]], [[Russian SFSR]], [[Soviet Union]] (now Russia)
| death_date = {{death date and age|2021|1|12|1935|3|21|df=yes}}
| death_place = [[Minsk]], Belarus
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[[Metropolitan bishop|Metropolitan]] '''Philaret''' ({{langx|ru|Филарет}}; {{langx|be|Філарэт}}; 21 March 1935 – 12 January 2021),<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-14|title=Cardinal Koch laments death of Orthodox former Patriarch of Belarus - Vatican News|url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2021-01/belarus-koch-letter-condolences-death-philaret.html|access-date=2021-01-15|website=www.vaticannews.va|language=en}}</ref> born '''Kirill Varfolomeyevich Vakhromeyev''' ({{langx|ru|Кирилл Варфоломеевич Вахромеев}}) was the emeritus Metropolitan of [[Minsk]] and [[Slutsk]], the [[Patriarchal Exarch]] of All [[Belarus]] and the leader of the [[Belarusian Orthodox Church]] that is an [[exarchate|autonomous part]] of the [[Russian Orthodox Church]]. He resigned on 25 December 2013, and was succeeded by [[Paul (Ponomaryov)]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Alexander Lukashenko sends greetings to new Metropolitan of Minsk and Slutsk, Patriarch Exarch of All Belarus Pavel|date=28 December 2013}}</ref>


==Biography==
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In 1989, as the collapse of the [[Soviet Union]] was imminent, Filaret was appointed to become the patriarchal exarch of the new country of Belarus. He also served a short term in the Supreme Council of [[Belarusian SSR]] as a people's deputy.
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Born in 1935 in [[Moscow]], Kirill attended the [[Moscow Theological Academy]] in 1954 after spending a year in the [[seminary]]. During the course of his studies, he chose the name Filaret when he received the [[Tonsure#Monastic tonsure|monastic tonsure]] in 1959. Two years later, he graduated from the academy with a doctorate in theology. After serving in Minsk, [[Kaliningrad]] and Moscow, Filaret was appointed Metropolitan of Minsk and the entire [[Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic]] in 1978.


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In 1989, as the collapse of the [[Soviet Union]] was imminent, Filaret was appointed to become the patriarchal exarch of the new country of Belarus. He also served a short term in the [[Supreme Soviet of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic]].
In 2006, for his work in the Russian Orthodox Church he was awarded the title [[Hero of Belarus]] by President [[Alexander Lukashenko]].<ref>http://www.belawards.narod.ru/KHeroBlr.htm</ref>

In 2006, for his work in the Russian Orthodox Church he was awarded the title [[Hero of Belarus]] by President [[Alexander Lukashenko]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.belawards.narod.ru/KHeroBlr.htm |title=Награждения - Государственные награды Республики Беларусь |access-date=2010-01-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110514001815/http://www.belawards.narod.ru/KHeroBlr.htm |archive-date=2011-05-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The [[KGB]] recruited Filaret as an agent some time before 1969, assigning him the code name Ostrovsky.<ref>[https://www.academia.edu/40113931/The_Ostrovsky_Files_Metropolitan_Filaret_of_Minsk_and_the_KGB The Ostrovsky Files: Metropolitan Filaret of Minsk and the KGB]. Retrieved 14 January 2021. {{registration required}}</ref>

He died on 12 January 2021, after being hospitalized with [[COVID-19]] during the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus]]. Cardinal [[Kurt Koch]] of the Catholic Church sent a letter of condolences to Patriarchal Exarch [[Vienijamin (Tupieka)|Vienijamin]]. Koch said that Philaret had made a significant imprint on the church of Belarus, such as "the rebirth of ecclesial life, ... the renewal and construction of new churches and monasteries, and ... the development of religious instruction and educational programs". Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Minsk, [[Tadevuš Kandrusievič]], has pledged to celebrate a [[Mass in the Catholic Church|Mass]] in honor of Philaret.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-14|title=Cardinal Koch laments death of Orthodox former Patriarch of Belarus - Vatican News|url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2021-01/belarus-koch-letter-condolences-death-philaret.html|access-date=2021-01-15|website=www.vaticannews.va|language=en}}</ref>

On 3 May 2022, a monument to Metropolitan Filaret has been unveiled near the [[Cathedral of the Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit Cathedral]] in [[Minsk]]. Attending the ceremony was Belarusian President [[Alexander Lukashenko]].<ref>[https://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/news/lukashenko-unveils-monument-to-metropolitan-filaret_i_0000143478.html Lukashenko unveils monument to Metropolitan Filaret]</ref>


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Latest revision as of 01:34, 28 October 2024

Philaret
Exarch of the Belarusian Orthodox Church
ChurchRussian Orthodox Church
See
  • Belarus
  • Minsk
Installed6 September 2020
PredecessorAnthony (Melnikov) [ru]
SuccessorPaul Ponomaryov
Personal details
Born
Kirill Varfolemeyevich Vakhromeyev

(1935-03-21) 21 March 1935 (age 89)
Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Russia)
Died12 January 2021(2021-01-12) (aged 85)
Minsk, Belarus

Metropolitan Philaret (Russian: Филарет; Belarusian: Філарэт; 21 March 1935 – 12 January 2021),[1] born Kirill Varfolomeyevich Vakhromeyev (Russian: Кирилл Варфоломеевич Вахромеев) was the emeritus Metropolitan of Minsk and Slutsk, the Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus and the leader of the Belarusian Orthodox Church that is an autonomous part of the Russian Orthodox Church. He resigned on 25 December 2013, and was succeeded by Paul (Ponomaryov).[2]

Biography

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Born in 1935 in Moscow, Kirill attended the Moscow Theological Academy in 1954 after spending a year in the seminary. During the course of his studies, he chose the name Filaret when he received the monastic tonsure in 1959. Two years later, he graduated from the academy with a doctorate in theology. After serving in Minsk, Kaliningrad and Moscow, Filaret was appointed Metropolitan of Minsk and the entire Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic in 1978.

In 1989, as the collapse of the Soviet Union was imminent, Filaret was appointed to become the patriarchal exarch of the new country of Belarus. He also served a short term in the Supreme Soviet of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic.

In 2006, for his work in the Russian Orthodox Church he was awarded the title Hero of Belarus by President Alexander Lukashenko.[3]

The KGB recruited Filaret as an agent some time before 1969, assigning him the code name Ostrovsky.[4]

He died on 12 January 2021, after being hospitalized with COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus. Cardinal Kurt Koch of the Catholic Church sent a letter of condolences to Patriarchal Exarch Vienijamin. Koch said that Philaret had made a significant imprint on the church of Belarus, such as "the rebirth of ecclesial life, ... the renewal and construction of new churches and monasteries, and ... the development of religious instruction and educational programs". Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Minsk, Tadevuš Kandrusievič, has pledged to celebrate a Mass in honor of Philaret.[5]

On 3 May 2022, a monument to Metropolitan Filaret has been unveiled near the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Minsk. Attending the ceremony was Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Cardinal Koch laments death of Orthodox former Patriarch of Belarus - Vatican News". www.vaticannews.va. 2021-01-14. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  2. ^ "Alexander Lukashenko sends greetings to new Metropolitan of Minsk and Slutsk, Patriarch Exarch of All Belarus Pavel". 28 December 2013.
  3. ^ "Награждения - Государственные награды Республики Беларусь". Archived from the original on 2011-05-14. Retrieved 2010-01-15.
  4. ^ The Ostrovsky Files: Metropolitan Filaret of Minsk and the KGB. Retrieved 14 January 2021. (registration required)
  5. ^ "Cardinal Koch laments death of Orthodox former Patriarch of Belarus - Vatican News". www.vaticannews.va. 2021-01-14. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  6. ^ Lukashenko unveils monument to Metropolitan Filaret

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