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25-01-2011 His Grace Archbishop Rowan Williams of Canterbury, primate of the Church of England sent his condolences to His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia regarding the latest terrorist attack at the airport Domodedovo in Moscow.
To His Holiness KYRILL Patriarch of Moscow & All Russia
Your Holiness, Dear Brother:
News reached us last night of the latest terrorist attack in Moscow, and I write to assure you and all your people of our prayers for those injured and killed and our deep sorrow for this new trauma inflicted on the Russian people. We shall be praying too for yourself and for all others among the clergy of the Orthodox Church who will be involved in ministering to those who have suffered.
Alas, we know from experience in London something of what these atrocities feel like, and there will be very many people here who will want to join me in expressing our sympathy and our condemnation of this indiscriminate violence.
Please be assured of our continuing esteem and fraternal affection.
Yours always in Christ
+ Rowan Cantuar
Lambeth Palace, London SE1 7JU