The singer received the award from the hands of the Patriarch.

Oleg Gazmanov and Patriarch Kirill

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On the eve of Oleg Gazmanov was honored to receive an honorary award from the hands of the Patriarch. The singer was awarded the Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow “for his work for the good of the Church and of the Fatherland.” The award to the musician was handed over by the Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia Kirill after the Liturgy at Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Savior. The singer commented on the important event in social networks.

“Today I have an unexpected joy! In the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, I was greatly honored to accept from the hands of his Holiness Patriarch Kirill the Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow. I am very grateful for the appreciation of my creative works.Of course a lot I want to say, but… What is the word? The word go, dissolve the voices, but forever the dome of the Temple ascended to heaven!Thank God that gives the ability to create reflecting light, which he sent to me…” — said Oleg.

Colleagues and fans congratulated the artist with decent rewards. One of the first Gazmanov congratulated his friend Igor Nikolaev. “Congratulations, Oleg! You are worthy!” — the composer has written.