Patriarch Kirill's book presents Russia's war as a sacred battle against evil - not independently verified
In July, the Moscow Patriarchate released a book by Patriarch Kirill framing Russia's war as a sacred struggle. Meduza reviews the ideological context presented in the book, which supports justifying the invasion of Ukraine.
Claims & verification status
The book is titled 'War. Beyond Visible Causes and Effects.'
The Moscow Patriarchate released Patriarch Kirill's new book in late July.
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Impact analysis
Who claims what
- —Patriarch Kirill's book presents Russia's war as a sacred battle against evil — not independently verified (per Meduza)
- —The Moscow Patriarchate released Patriarch Kirill's new book in late July — not independently verified (per Meduza)
Our assessment
If Meduza's reporting accurately reflects the book's content and its dissemination, this may signal an intensification of ideological framing within Russia to reinforce public and…
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