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Mikhail Gorbachev admits he is a Christian

March 19, 2008 by Philippa

Read about it here.

Posted in News | 4 Comments

on March 19, 2008 at 5:08 pm1 Mimi

That’s neat. I guess it was an open secret, I always knew he was at least sympathetic.

But that article kind of gives the impression he’s Roman Catholic, does it not?
on March 19, 2008 at 10:35 pm2 Mrs. Mutton

I agree, Mimi, it does give that impression. Who knows, maybe he is, which would be a pity — OTOH, I guess if that’s what works for him, the important thing is that he believes in God and practices his faith. But I do hope he hasn’t turned his back on Orthodoxy, which is inconceivable to me.

Philippa, thanks so much for posting this — I had no idea of this article! I always liked Gorby, myself!
on March 20, 2008 at 4:06 am3 Athanasia

Ladies, I did not get the impression that MG was leaning towards Orthodoxy. Wasn’t St. Francis pre-schism? If so, then there is no issue, is there?

I know that it was St. Francis who was very instrumental in leading my spiritual big brother, Fr. Seraphim, to Orthodox monasticism.

None the less, I was very pleased re: MG.
on March 20, 2008 at 6:18 pm4 mimima

I don’t believe St. Francis was pre-schism. How wonderful that he was instrumental in Father Seraphim’s journey. This might not be very Orthodox, but I find a lot of Catholic Saints to be very inspiring.

According to Wikipedia, his dates are September 26, 1181 or 1182 – October 3, 1226, so not that far after the schism.