Darkhan Kaletayev and Asset Issekeshev visited the Assumption Cathedral in Astana

Today, on April 21, 2018, the Minister for Religious Affairs and Civil Society of the Republic of Kazakhstan Darkhan Kaletayev and the Akim of Astana Asset Issekeshev visited the Spiritual and Cultural Center named after Saints Equal to the Apostles Cyril and Methodius in Astana. They met with the Head of the Metropolitan District of the Russian Orthodox Church in Kazakhstan, Metropolitan of Astana and Kazakhstan, Alexander.

The guests got acquainted with the work of the Assumption Cathedral, an excursion to the building of the Spiritual and Cultural Center was organized for them, exhibits of the church museum were shown.

During the meeting, Darkhan Kaletayev noted the contribution of the Metropolitan District of the Russian Orthodox Church in maintaining peace and harmony, stability and tranquility in society.

“The Orthodox Church, which preaches the ideals of goodness, mercy, creation, fidelity to traditions, is a reliable partner of the state. Of particular importance is her active participation in inter-religious and state-religious dialogue,” said Darkhan Kaletayev.

The Minister expressed his readiness to support the proposals of the Russian Orthodox Church to conduct activities aimed at preserving and developing spiritual values ​​based on traditional ideas of religion and morality.

In turn, Metropolitan Alexander told the heads of departments about the life of the Metropolitan Okrug and expressed the hope that its activities will continue to enjoy the support of the state and society.

An exchange of views took place on a wide range of issues related to the activities of the Orthodox Church in Kazakhstan. Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue constructive cooperation.