Dear Ivan Sergeyevich,

 

I wish you and your church members a Happy 2021 and a Merry Christmas!

 

In these joyful days, we turn to eternal spiritual values. For Christians, the Nativity is a time of expecting a miracle, a time of pure hopes. It moves one to be merciful, it fills our hearts with faith in the best, in the power of good, and the triumph of justice.

 

May the new year bring warmth and prosperity to every family, be a year of successes and wellbeing for all residents of St. Petersburg.

 

I wish you good health for many years ahead and God’s help in your noble ministry!

 

Governor of St. Petersburg Aleksandr Beglov