A lot is said about the amount of income of Patriarch Kirill, but it is difficult to find accurate information in the media. We can only say with confidence that the person he is not poor and probably owns different real estate. Patriarch Kirill has at his disposal several mansions, an apartment in the legendary house, as well as other apartments, although most of them belong to the Russian Orthodox Church.
Residence in Moscow
The main working patriarchal residence is located in Chisty Pereulok, house 5, and is the former city estate of Ofrosimovs. Here, the institutions of the patriarchy have been located since 1943. Currently, Patriarch Kirill is holding diplomatic meetings at this address, appointing bishops, and performing other important work.
The house in Chisty Lane is a federal architectural monument. It was built in the 18th century and was the property of the Ofroshimov family. During the fire of 1812, the estate burned down, and then was rebuilt in an enlarged form (the main house and brick extensions on the sides). The current view of the facade was re-registered in 1878, then the last redevelopment was done.
The main room where meetings and other important events take place is the White Hall. The situation here is monumental: the walls are decorated in a classic style, in bright colors, with an abundance of stucco, gold. On the central wall, just above the Patriarch’s chair, a large icon hangs, and the rest are decorated with images of saints in peculiar niches and arches. The luxurious ceiling is decorated with gypsum stucco with gold ornaments. The lighting system is represented by many classic gilded chandeliers in the form of candlesticks on long massive pendants. The furniture in the White Hall matches the rest of the setting: from carved wood of valuable species, with soft gold upholstery from velor and velvet.
Palace in Peredelkino
The country residence belongs to the Church, so His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II lived here before Cyril. The site at the palace is huge - at least 2.5 hectares. There is a beautiful pond, a park with sculptures and walking paths, several household buildings, a hotel and a grocery warehouse, a health center, and parking for cars. Also on the site there is a small church. The territory is fenced with a reliable fence and is constantly guarded.
The mansion itself is made in the style of Russian architecture and includes three floors. The building was reconstructed from 1995 to 2000. Here the Patriarch not only often remains to spend the night, but also receives guests, organizes official events. Private rooms, guest rooms and waiting rooms are furnished with luxurious wooden furniture from Italy from the brand Jumbo. Designers of the company specially selected for the mansion an environment that fully corresponds to the classical style and is an example of an elegant, sophisticated taste.Also in the palace in Peredelkino there are many elite decor items, luxury interior decorations and ancient icons.
House in Gelendzhik
Gelendzhik is another city where the residence of Patriarch Kirill is located. The construction of the Spiritual and Educational Center was carried out on an area of 16 hectares, although, according to some media reports, the apartments belong personally to His Holiness. This mansion can be considered one of the most luxurious, and the locals even call it a palace, because the building with a dome on the roof looks very magnificent.
Simple citizens cannot admire the exterior of the building. The house is surrounded by a three-meter brick fence resembling a fortress wall.
They say that the Patriarch is here for several days: he likes to walk along the cobblestone paths among centuries-old pines, breathe fresh air and go straight down to the sea, and also relax in a beautiful arbor-rotunda over a cliff.
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Apartment in Moscow
In the 90s, Patriarch Kirill became the owner of a five-room apartment in Moscow, in the House on the Embankment. Housing with an area of 140 square meters was donated by Boris Yeltsin, and now it is the only officially registered property of the head of the Russian Orthodox Church. Initially, the apartment was in poor condition, so large-scale repairs were immediately carried out here. From the windows of housing offers a beautiful view of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
In addition to the listed property, the Patriarch also has other mansions on the territory of Russia. All of them were erected with the money of patrons and are required to fulfill the urgent tasks of the clergyman and his residence when traveling around the country.
Modestly the Patriarch lives like this, one can directly say that poor thing!
That calls on believers to live more modestly!
People! We must take an example from Kiryusha!