His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia expressed his condolences to the families and friends of the victims, as well as those injured in the terrorist attack on tourist bases in the village of Kirillovka, Zaporizhia region.
The Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church sent condolences to the Governor of the Zaporizhia region, Yevgeny Balitsky, and Bishop Peter of Berdyansk and Primorsky.
His Holiness the Patriarch noted that he had received with deep sorrow the news of the attack, which had resulted in the death and injury of civilians, including children. He asked me to convey his sincere sympathy, support and consolation to all those affected by the tragedy.
The Primate stressed that it is particularly painful that innocent people who were on vacation became victims of the attack. His Holiness the Patriarch expressed the hope that all necessary assistance would be provided to the victims and the families of the victims.
The clergy of the Berdyansk diocese have been instructed to provide pastoral attention and spiritual care to people experiencing loss and in need of support.
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill offered prayers for the repose of the souls of the dead, for the speedy healing of the wounded, as well as for giving strength and courage to the families and friends of the victims and all those who mourn.