Moskow is the Third Rome. Russia is the Hope of Humanity

"Moscow is the third Rome, and there will be no fourth!" - the famous formula of the monk of the Pskov Eleazarov Monastery Philotheus has become the refrain of the International Conference.

The International Conference "Dialogue of Traditions - Spiritual Harmony of the Civilization of the Future" was held in Moscow On February 2, 2021. Spiritual leaders and community activists gathered at the World Trade Center in Moscow in order to celebrate together the World Interfaith Harmony Week, which is celebrated around the world in accordance with a UN resolution. This significant cultural event was organized by the International Diplomatic Club "Amicability" in partnership with the BRICS Interntional Forum, the Federation for World Peace and the International Business Club “Millenium”.

 

Artur Khachtryan, the vice-president of BRICS Interntional Forum, was the author of the idea of ​​holding the conference and suggested bringing together spiritual and public leaders to discuss the future development of civilization on the basis of humanity, dialogue, and effective cooperation.

The conference was opened by Petros Yesayan, rector of the Armenian Catholic Church in Moscow, vicar of the Archbishop of the Armenian Catholic Church in Russia, protoarchimandrite. In his speech, Father Petros congratulated everyone on the Feast of the Presentation of the Jesus Christ, which is celebrated by Catholics on February, 2 and noted that today, in the era of a pandemic the whole world needs the support of spiritual leaders.

Sergey Afanasiev, President of the State Fund for the Development of the North-West, Honorary President of the International Business Club "Millennium" in his speech also reflected the historical experience of Russia in dialogue of traditions, religions, cultures. The goal of the Millennium Club is to unite representatives of international business who adhere to the principles of humanity and responsibility to solve acute tasks of modern society.

Sergei Dvoryanov, President of the International Diplomatic Club "Amicability", Ambassador fie Peace, Ph.D., noted that Russia, as a unique civilization, has a great and responsible spiritual mission - the spiritualization of humanity. Great Russian philosophers, primarily Orthodox saints have spoken about unconditional, universal Love. The message of Orthodox saints is a guarantee of the salvation of modern civilization.

Artur Khachtryan, Chairman of the Union of Armenians of Kamchatka and international public figure in his speech emphasized: “Historically, it so happened that at all times the Russian people and the Armenian people were next to each other. The friendship of the two fraternal nations has gone through many difficulties and trials. Russians and Armenians are united by common faith and common spiritual Christian values​​”. According to Artur Khachtryan, Vice President of BRICS International Forum, preserving true traditional values, educating young people in a spirit of service, respect for elders, respect for the achievements of great figures of the fatherland, for native history today is one of the most important tasks of Russia, as well as of all countries of the international BRICS alliance.

Specially invited speaker of the conference, a guest from the USA - Ambassador of Peace Mahatma Sri Prem Prayojan Prabhu - made a systematic report: "Dialogue of traditions is the basis of spiritual harmony. Russia as a global peacemaker”. Sri Prem Prayojan noted the formative role of national leader Vladimir Putin in creating conditions for spiritual dialogue and understanding the role of the state in supporting true values. The spiritual leader of the Vaishnava community also quoted the most important sayings from the report of the President of Russia at the World Forum in Davos. At the end of his report, he noted that today Russia is the spiritual hope of all mankind.

In solemn atmosphere, Dmitry Samko, the representative of the Federation for World Peace, and Oleg Firer, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Grenada to Russia, together with the representative of the Embassy of the Republic of Mauritius in Russia, Mr. Roy D. Bissundoyal, presented honorary diplomas "Ambassador for Peace" to well-known cultural and public figures, including the President of the State Fund for the Development of the Northwest Sergey Afanasyev, the author of the UN Women's Space Message Olga Afanasyeva, artist Anastasia Barzhan and international public activist Artur Khachtryan, who was awarded this honorary title for strengthening the Russian-Armenian friendship. During the awarding ceremony, Ambassador for Peace Artur Khachatryan emphasized: “Today the whole world clearly understands that at this turning point in history it is Russia that is a global peacekeeping force. Russia has managed to unite, integrate all peoples living on its territory on the basis of mutual respect, in movement towards a common goal - service to society, neighbor, spiritual self-knowledge".

Mahatma Sri Prem Prayojan Prabhu was awarded an honorary Russian public award provided by the Mirotvorest (Peacemaker) World Alliance - the Mirotvorets Gold Star - for his contribution in strengthening the dialogue of traditions and cultures, popularizing the ideas of peace and interfaith harmony. At the end of the conference, Tamerlan Tauchelov, an artist from Ossetia, whose two works "The Face of the Savior" and "The Halo of the Third Rome" became the key visual message and "calling card" of the event, presented the President of the International Diplomatic Club "Amicability" Sergei Dvoryanov his author's work "Melody of the Flute Prince".