MINSK, 19 May (BelTA) – Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko met with Metropolitan Filaret, the Honorary Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus, on 19 May, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
The meeting took place in the days of the Easter celebrations. The President and the Metropolitan congratulated each other on this bright holiday.
The head of state and Metropolitan Filaret lit candles in the House Church in honor of the Belarusian Saints, and had a warm conversation over tea.
Alexander Lukashenko gave a handmade set of china to Metropolitan Filaret.