The governor met with the new head of the Krasnoyarsk Metropolis

The governor of the region Mikhail Kotyukov held the first working meeting with Metropolitan of Krasnoyarsk and Achinsky Nikita. They discussed zAdachi, which were designated as priority by the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' Kirill, nearest And promising plans, as well as agreed on support and mutual assistance.

Vladyka said that before that he controlled the Kozelsky diocese in the Kaluga region for many years, taught and participated in the public life of the territory. Mikhail Kotyukov expressed confidence that this experience will help him in the leadership of the Big Krasnoyarsk Metropolitan.

“Siberians people are very open, patient, to their neighbor are always treated with great warmth. With those who create, in Siberia they always tried to stay closer. For many years, my colleagues have built a system of interethnic and interfaith structure in the region. As our president recently said, the Krasnoyarsk Territory is a large region, and it is very important that people feel like one big family here. We are ready to help you and count on your support, ”said the governor.

Recall, the decision of about the appointment of the 55-year-old Bishop Nikita to the head of the Krasnoyarsk Metropolis It was adopted on March 20, 2025 at a meeting of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church. He arrived in Krasnoyarsk on March 26 and on the same day his first meeting took place with local flock. A April 13th In the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow He was erected to the rank of Metropolitan.

Governor of the Krasnoyarsk Territory