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President: 1025th anniversary of Christianization of Kievan Rus’ should be celebrated in each inhabited locality
28.01.2013 11:31 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
The 1025th anniversary of Christianization of Kievan Rus’ must be celebrated at the highest level. It was stated by the President at the meeting with members of the Organizing Committee on Preparations and Celebration of the 1025th Anniversary of Christianization of Kievan Rus, President Viktor Yanukovych Press Office reports.
«Given the role of Christianity in the spiritual, political and socio-economic progress of Ukraine, we must celebrate the 1025th anniversary of Christianization at the highest level,» the Head of State noted.
Viktor Yanukovych stressed that Ukraine would invite the heads and delegations of the Christian world to the event.
«Christianization of Kievan Rus’ marked a new milestone in the nations history. Once and forever it has outlined the civilizational identity of our country. Since the reign of Grand Dukes of Kyiv Volodymyr Svyatoslavovych, Yaroslav the Wise, Volodymyr Monomakh Rus’-Ukraine has become an integral part of Europe,» Viktor Yanukovych said.
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